Self-described as “retro revivalists,” Chicago-based rock band Rosie and The Rivets perform the best of both worlds for music, from favorite rock and soul smash hits from the 1960s along with contemporary music with a vintage twist. The group plays center stage for a free concert starting at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, as the headliners at Live at Rocks Lounge in the lobby … [Read more...] about Of Notoriety: Rosie and Rivets free Blue Chip concert and MLK art celebration among weekend highlights
First members appointed to Aurora Sister Cities Commission
The Aurora City Council on Tuesday appointed the first six members of a new commission with a goal of finding Aurora a sister city. The Sister Cities Commission, which will eventually have nine members, was first approved by the Aurora City Council in June, according to a staff report included in Tuesday’s City Council meeting agenda. City staff have previously said that having … [Read more...] about First members appointed to Aurora Sister Cities Commission
Early voting begins in Lake County; ‘It’s very important to … vote so your voice can be heard’
As seven people cast ballots in the first three hours of early voting in the Waukegan and North Chicago primary for municipal offices, candidates are aware they must utilize their campaign resources to push turnout above the 9% of registered voters who cast their ballots in the 2021 general election. Though she declined to say who got her support in the 2025 Waukegan Democratic … [Read more...] about Early voting begins in Lake County; ‘It’s very important to … vote so your voice can be heard’
Michael Osipoff’s girls basketball rankings and player of the week for Northwest Indiana
Chesterton rises in the rankings, and Illiana Christian’s Abbie Ritzema is the player of the week. TOP 10 With records through Wednesday and previous rankings in parentheses. 1. Hammond Central 12-3 (1) Indiah Hutchinson reaches 1,000 career points in the Wolves’ win against Whiting. 2. Valparaiso 11-7 (2) Lillian Barnes goes off, scoring a career-high 40 points with nine … [Read more...] about Michael Osipoff’s girls basketball rankings and player of the week for Northwest Indiana
DuPage Children’s Museum awarded $900k grant by former longtime board member’s foundation
The DuPage Children’s Museum has been awarded a $900,000, three-year grant that will help the Naperville institution bolster its guest experience, supporting anything from new exhibits to special events, museum officials say. “This kind of grant will really have an impact on all of the guests that we see (come through) the building each year, which is around three hundred … [Read more...] about DuPage Children’s Museum awarded $900k grant by former longtime board member’s foundation