There s no better time to give back and make someone else s life a little brighter than during the holidays. And while there are a plethora of volunteer opportunities this time of year, not all of them are good for all ages. But one way to get the whole family involved is through The Honeycomb Project.
The anonymous donation of a valuable gold coin in a Salvation Army red kettle in Libertyville has been warmly received and is hoped to be an inspiring example of the human spirit in a time of growing need.
Marmion Academy trumpeter Tommy Chapski and Lake Zurich High School drum major Tyler Ulbert will march in the 97th Macy s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday as part of the Macy s Great American Marching Band.
The District 214 Education Foundation s 214 Cares emergency financial assistance program is here to stay, now addressing a variety of needs of students and their families, from helping pay the rent to putting food on the table.
In July, Westview Elementary School principal Al Buttimer saved a man s life by performing CPR after the man s heart stopped while they were playing a pickup basketball game. On Friday, that man, Sam Ally, surprised Buttimer by honoring him during a school assembly.