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Saint Viator High School Introduces New President   Updated 1/14/2021 8:58 AM Fr. Dan Hall, CSV, Provincial of the Viatorian Community announced that Fr. Dan Lydon, CSV, will assume the role of President of Saint Viator High School effective July 1. Fr. Lydon replaces Brian Liedlich who is stepping down after serving as the first lay president of the Arlington Heights Catholic High School for the past 5 years. Fr. Lydon is a graduate of Saint Viator (73) and has most recently served ...

Start 2021 Right with TPAC Fitness Specials Schedule a TPAC tour and enjoy special reduced daily rates and no enrollment fees through January. Northbrook Park District   Updated 1/14/2021 9:19 AM January is the perfect time to bring your workout indoors at Techny Prairie Activity Center, 180 Anets Drive in Northbrook. This newly opened facility features a 6,000 square foot fitness floor with new cardio, strength and functional fitness equipment, an indoor walking track (8 laps to a...

    Posted1/12/2021 6:10 PM The McHenry County Department of Health in Woodstock is encouraging those identified in Phase 1B and Phase 1C complete a COVID-19 vaccine enrollment form. Vaccine enrollment will be used by the health department to determine the vaccine needs for those identified in the Phase 1B and Phase 1C groups. After completing the enrollment form and once a clinic becomes available to each group, additional information on how to schedule an appointment will be directly emaile...

Napervilles Our Saviours Lutheran Church brings creativity to Christmas Eve worship Photos taken during Christmas Eve worship at Our Saviours Lutheran Church in Naperville. Courtesy of Scott Damge and Our Saviours Church   Updated 1/12/2021 7:35 PM Our Saviours Lutheran Church in Naperville, like many churches in the country faced a challenging feat this Christmas season, making Christmas Eve special, despite the challenges of 2020. This challenge was not easy as the Naperville c...

Norwegian-Americans hold virtual Nordic baking class Betty Landorf of Naperville shows a Norwegian fyrstekake, "royal cake," she made Jan. 9 in a virtual Nordic baking class led by Barb Johnson for the Sons of Norway Polar Star Lodge 5-472. Courtesy of Al Benson Barb Johnson of Yorkville, cultural director for Sons of Norway Polar Star Lodge 5-472, leads a virtual fyrstekake, "royal cake," Nordic baking class on Zoom Jan. 9. About 10 people attended the hour-long Zoom class from...

Elgin history buffs to get a taste of local lore Blums Ice Cream and Candy Store, located at 15 Douglas Ave., rang up sweet treats, including hand-packed molded ice cream for generations of Elginites. Learn about "Elgin: How Sweet It Is" on Thursday, Feb. 11. Courtesy of Elgin Area Historical Society     Upcoming local history programs will tempt even the most seasoned history seekers. Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin will present "Bet You Didnt Know This About Elgin History"...

College of DuPage sees increased student success with expanded academic support services To help students with remote learning, staff with College of DuPage Learning Commons are available by phone, email and Google Hangouts, as well as weekly Q&A Zoom sessions for select courses. Courtesy of College of DuPage   Updated 1/11/2021 7:37 PM When COVID-19 sparked a statewide lockdowns and a transition to remote learning, many institutions of higher learning scrambled to adjust to chal...

Bloomingdale Chamber offers college scholarships   Updated 1/25/2021 12:16 PM The Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce will award multiple scholarships in amounts ranging from $500 to $1,500 to graduating high school or current college students. Applicants must be planning to continue their education on a full-time basis at an accredited U.S. postsecondary college, university or vocational school to be eligible.   Chamber members or children of a member of the Bloomingdale Chamber of Co...

Park Ridge Office of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago Donated to Maine Township Food Pantry   Updated 1/12/2021 8:52 AM The Park Ridge office of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago and the firms philanthropic arm, the Kindness Foundation, announced that they donated to the Maine Township Food Pantry this year. The money was part of a $40,000 donation pool distributed to local food pantries in December. The Park Ridge office chose to support the Maine Township Food Pantry b...

Prospect Heights Library Begins Winter Reading Program January 11 Winter Reading Theme "Building a Better FutureProspect Heights Public Library   Updated 1/11/2021 8:29 AM In the midst of renovations, the Prospect Heights Public Library will run its all-ages winter reading program "Building a Better Future @ Your Library" virtually January 11 - March 21. Participants join by accessing the direct link found on the Librarys website starting on Monday, January 11. There is also an ap...