Dozens of girls were escorted by their dad or other male to the annual “My Little Sweetheart Dance” earlier this month at Morton Grove Civic Center. ‘’ “It’s a nice event to have a special night with a parent and child,” said Claire Baumgartner, recreation supervisor for the Morton Grove Park District, which sponsored the event. “You get some one-on-one time with your child so … [Read more...] about ‘Sweet’ was the theme of Morton Grove Valentine’s Day community events
Suburban breweries on tap at Chicago Auto Show ‘Flights’ event
The Chicago Auto Show included more than opportunities to check out – and even test drive some – cars, trucks, SUVs and more, but also for one night, a chance to sample specialties from area breweries. Among the nearly two dozen brewers showcased at “Friday Night Flights” last Friday night, several were on tap representing the suburbs. The Auto Show ran from Feb. 8 to Feb. 17 … [Read more...] about Suburban breweries on tap at Chicago Auto Show ‘Flights’ event
Review: In ‘One Party Consent’ at First Floor Theater, student and adviser face off
If you’re paying attention to the work of Chicago playwrights, you’ve likely heard of Omer Abbas Salem. In recent years, local theaters have premiered “Mosque4Mosque,” their queer dramedy about a Syrian American family, and “Happy Days are Here (Again),” an intense exploration of sexual abuse at a Catholic school. Their other plays in development have been workshopped at … [Read more...] about Review: In ‘One Party Consent’ at First Floor Theater, student and adviser face off
Long-shuttered building in downtown Hobart slated for demolition
A long-shuttered, 151-year-old building in downtown Hobart is set to be demolished by crews within the next few months. The Hobart Board of Public Works and Safety on Wednesday awarded a $40,631 contract to C. Lee Construction Services of Gary. The bid from C. Lee was selected because the company has the best experience when it comes to demolitions taking place in dense, … [Read more...] about Long-shuttered building in downtown Hobart slated for demolition
Washington Township’s Rob McGowan hasn’t won like this before. ‘Probably none of us have ever even seen it.’
Junior forward Rob McGowan has a sense of the Washington Township boys basketball team’s history. The 6-foot-3 McGowan knows it was a big deal when the Senators clinched the Porter County Conference round-robin title on Feb. 14. “It’s great for us to put a number up on the wall,” he said. “None of us have ever been there. Probably none of us have ever even seen it. The last … [Read more...] about Washington Township’s Rob McGowan hasn’t won like this before. ‘Probably none of us have ever even seen it.’