To encourage more biking (less driving) for everyday trips, Ride Illinois initiated "I Can Bike There" in June, partnering with Pointz and Working Bikes.
A Glen Ellyn family has been handing out hot dogs to trick-or-treaters on Halloween for the past 14 years. Around town, it s known as the "hot dog house."
In this week s Good News Sunday column, we recap stories about a St. Charles cookie baker s turn on the Food Network; a Palatine High alum returning as a teacher, coach and assistant principal; and what s new this year at Morton Aboretum s popular Illumination light display.
Palatine High School grad Alex Miramontes has returned to his alma mater, hoping to inspire students and lead them through difficult times as some of his current colleagues did for him a decade ago.
The Hoffman Estates Park District has received the most prestigious national award within the parks and recreation industry becoming the Grand Plaque recipient of the National Gold Medal Award among agencies serving a population between 35,001 and 75,000.