Not a day goes by that I don't get to hang out with a dad who inspires me. Yesterday, I was able to spend some … Read more ›
Children and family
Top 10 things to do this weekend
Concert to Benefit DuPage Habitat for Humanity’s First Ever Women Build Initiative DuPage Habitat for Humanity, a local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, will … Read more ›
From the community
Northbrook Farmers Market 2012 Opens June 20
Northbrook Farmers Market opens its 4th season Wednesday, June 20, with the traditional 9:30 a.m. Watermelon Cutting Ceremony presided by Village President Sandy Frum and … Read more ›
Top 10 things to do this weekend
Jeopardy, The Rallye A low-pressure road rallye where you play Jeopardy as you travel the shortcourse. Not a lot of hard rallye gimmicks, but a … Read more ›
Top 10 things to do this weekend
Stamp Out Hunger Letter Carriers’ Food Drive The Naperville chapter of the National Association of Letter Carriers will participate in the 20th annual Stamp Out … Read more ›
From the community
Motherhood, Graduation, and Letting Go
Every year around this time, someone comes out with a study that tallies up the monetary worth of motherhood. But that's silly, I think, as … Read more ›
Top 10 things to do this weekend
Flying 4 Kids: Kite Fly and Family Picnic Be a part of Flying 4 Kids, a statewide kite fly. Park districts all over Illinois will … Read more ›
From the community
Trucks on Shermer
This is a quality of life issue and a safety issue for families and children living on Shermer Road between Waukegan and Dundee. There has … Read more ›
From the community
A Gift for Mom, A Gift for Your Community
Need another reason besides Mother’s Day to pamper that special woman in your life? How about the fact that a number of great gift packages … Read more ›
From the community
The Plate Spinner Chronicles – The Winds of Change
Four years ago, I posted my first column on TribLocal, inviting you to follow my adventures as a working parent. With each submission, I’ve shared … Read more ›
