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From Wonderland, to magic, to Swifties — Theatre at the Center offers summer camps for kids
MUNSTER, Ind. (April 27, 2024) – Mondays have been “Alice in Wonderland” days at Theatre at the Center. Using the characters in Lewis Carroll’s classic story, students gather on the stage from 5:45 – 7:15 p.m. to play improv and theatre games that develop their acting skills.
Lovin’ the Latte: Mary Chamberlain
LANSING, Ill. (April 28, 2024) – Mary Chamberlain lives in Orland Park, but she has many connections to Lansing and Calumet City, and she subscribes to The Lansing Journal. So when she asked for a conversation with Publisher Melanie Jongsma, Kdulche Cafe was the perfect meeting place. And the...
Oak Park Public Health Department celebrates 75th anniversary
Oak Park’s Public Health Department has been a state-certified local health department for 75 years, but facets of the robust department residents know now existed long before then, too. It’s unusual for municipalities’ public health department to have this state-certification and only a handful do, according to village officials....
DePaul volleyball isn’t worried about the results, they’re looking for growth
The final score from their final spring season match says otherwise, but DePaul volleyball believes they can use this match as momentum for the future. Inside Evergreen Park Community High School’s gymnasium, April 20, two Division I programs concluded their respective spring seasons. DePaul volleyball ‘hosted’ the reigning MAC champion, Western Michigan Broncos. The two battled at the net and exchanged scoring rallies throughout, playing all five sets, where the Broncos prevailed, winning 4-1.
Mourners honor slain Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca at Oak Lawn wake
Friends, family members and fellow officers gathered on Sunday in Oak Lawn for the visitation of slain Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca. The Blake-Lamb Funeral Home has become a familiar place for Chicago police.
WNBA legend Candace Parker retires after 16 seasons
WNBA legend and Naperville native Candace Parker announced Sunday she's retiring from the league after 16 seasons.Why it matters: Considered one of the greatest to play the game, Parker led the Sky to their first and only championship in 2021, helping to ignite well-deserved excitement for the team.Catch up quick: Parker played for Naperville Central from 2001-2004 and was twice selected as the best high school player in the nation.She went on to play for legendary coach Pat Summit at the University of Tennessee, leading them to two consecutive national championships.Parker was drafted No. 1 by the Los Angeles Sparks...
Jim Dey | No expert needed to determine if this lawyer is in a jam
Cook County resident Iavor Stoyanov got what he thought was a hot stock tip on a bank from his lawyer. So he gave Al-Haroon Husain — and Husain’s Park Ridge law firm — $400,000 to buy shares in the Credit Union Mortgage Utility Banc Inc. No shares...
Daniels | A winning combination for Mejia
RANTOUL — Diana Mendoza knows Aug. 14 will bring about many emotions. It’s the day her baby boy goes off to college. With a chance to pursue not only his football dreams, but also his lofty academic aspirations. Standing at 5 feet, 10 inches and 265 pounds, Alejandro...
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