Stephen Beatty, the headmaster of Royal St. George’s College, recently addressed students at the all-boys school in Toronto about an important topic. He spoke about the need to break the silence surrounding sexual assault. Beatty, known for his light-hearted approach to Monday morning assemblies, usually brings humor to the start of the school week by...
Attendees gathered at Northwestern University’s Cahn Auditorium on a Tuesday evening in anticipation of a play based on testimonies from the 2023 Hamas attacks in Israel. The production, titled “OCTOBER 7” and co-written by Ann McElhinney and her husband Phelim McAleer, encountered an unexpected interruption when a fire alarm sounded, causing confusion and alarm among...
After serving the Elgin community for over three decades, the arts nonprofit Hamilton Wings officially dissolved on September 30. The decision followed discussions and evaluations by the board of directors after the sudden death of its founder and Executive Director, Risé Jones, in December 2024. In an August letter on the organization’s website, the board...
Elizabeth Mays from Aurora knows her grandson’s love for trucks. He eagerly attended the Community Hero Day on Saturday morning in Aurora to see them up close. ‘Kids love trucks, oh God, yes,’ she commented at the ninth annual event held at the Aurora Regional Fire Museum in downtown Aurora. ‘Kids enjoy touching and experiencing...
A video circulating on social media shows police officers attempting to catch a pig. The narrative behind this incident speaks of friendship and loss. In a Virginia suburb, a pig named Charlie Bacon and a dog named Rip formed a unique bond. The pair became well-known for the fun they had together, racing around the...
In the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans, the echoes of Hurricane Katrina linger. The area remains marked by vacant lots and closed businesses. One such site, a former Family Dollar, now stands covered in graffiti but serves a new purpose. Twice a week, the building transforms into the New Orleans Free Store, attracting crowds...
Preventing homelessness stands as both a humane and cost-effective approach. As of September 15, 2026, the situation in Santa Clara County remains challenging. Despite substantial efforts and investments, many feel that progress is lacking. The perception that all options have been exhausted grows more common. The stark reality is apparent to residents, as homeless individuals...
Los Ángeles is a city rich in diversity, with half of its population being of Latino origin. This demographic often prefers receiving community-related information in Spanish, and through this newsletter, we aim to maintain an ongoing conversation with our Spanish-speaking readers. Our mission is to help you comprehend local happenings. Each week, we will deliver...
On the evening of September 11, 2001, Chris Hauri and her neighbors in River Forest gathered around a firepit, considering the chaos that had unfolded that day. It was a poignant moment, and they decided to contribute to their community. This led to the creation of LemonAid, a block-wide lemonade stand to raise funds for...
On September 12, downtown Lake Zurich hosted the 13th annual Rock the Block event under clear sunset skies and temperatures in the 80s. The event ran from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. and attracted an estimated 8,000 attendees. Live music filled the air with performances by three bands: The Ron Burgundy’s, Libido Funk Circus, and...