On Monday, food influencer and philanthropist Keith Lee collaborated with the Salvation Army and the city of Gary to assist northwest Indiana residents. These residents have faced two weeks without power after severe weather struck the area. The storms on August 11 brought winds reaching 100 mph, uprooting sidewalks and snapping trees, leaving the city...
Over two decades ago, determined to enhance productivity and living standards through education, Ashfaq Mohiuddin, a native of the Gurnee area, began volunteering to teach General Educational Development (GED) classes in Chicago. During visits home, and while attending Muslim prayer services in Gurnee, Mohiuddin noticed a similar educational need in northeast Lake County. An employee...
In the Dodau Forest near Eutin, northern Germany, the Bridegroom’s Oak serves as a unique matchmaker. Known in German as “Bräutigamseiche,” this over 500-year-old tree stands about 25 meters tall and has connected lovers for more than a century. The tree features a famous knothole, which has functioned as a mailbox since 1892. Positioned 3...
Former residents, current residents, and friends of Anne Montgomery House gathered for a traditional Greek dance at the farewell celebration in Washington, D.C., on July 31, 2026. This community house, managed by the Society of the Sacred Heart for ten years, has reached its closure. Sister Diane Roche, sitting on the front porch, reminisces about...
On Saturday, four new murals will adorn Valparaiso during the Mural Walk event. Attendees have the chance to contribute creatively. Jessica Corral, Executive Director of the Valparaiso Creative Council, highlighted the impact of the recent storms. She believes this event will provide enjoyment amid challenges. The Mural Walk, running from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.,...
An event focused on reducing gun violence and building community connections took center stage on Saturday at Bardwell Residences in Aurora. The four-hour event, titled Lighting the Way to a Safer Aurora, was organized by Project Safe Aurora, with the Kane County Health Department serving as the lead agency. This initiative included live music, free...
In the summer of 1969, a young Gary Sipes, then about 11 or 12, joined a procession in his Aurora neighborhood. He had nothing better to do on that warm day. People from St. Olaf Church were walking from their building on Benton Street in Aurora to their new church site on Douglas Avenue in...
Michael “Ace” Allegretti, beloved baker and owner of Allegretti’s Bakery in Norridge, has passed away at 74. Known for his Italian sweets, Ace remained dedicated to his bakery, Allegretti’s Bakery, located at 7717 W. Lawrence Avenue, until his last day. A staple for 64 years, the bakery draws locals with offerings like chocolate donuts, chocolate...
A large gathering of community members, supporters, first responders, and local staff came together at the Morton Grove Civic Center on Tuesday, August 4. This event marked the 11th annual celebration of Morton Grove’s National Night Out, hosted by the Morton Grove Police Department. It focused on strengthening the relationships between police officers and the...
Kevin and Shannon Carbonneau from Oak Lawn received joyful news last year – they were expecting a baby. Despite being far from choosing a school, Kevin cherished the thought of sending his child to the Catholic grade school he once attended, Queen of Martyrs in Evergreen Park. He expressed that the school represented tradition, with...