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By: Denise Fleischer
Frisbie Senior Center volunteers from a previous year's luncheon. Since 2002, Frisbie Senior Center in Des Plaines has hosted a Christmas dinner to create a “family of friends” for seniors who may be alone on the holiday. Last year, 100 people attended and enjoyed the companionship and meal. This year’s event will be held at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 25. […]
By: Denise Fleischer
Rev. Dr. William G. Grice, III From Thanksgiving through December, people enter a moody time for reflection.
By: Denise Fleischer
Audrey Wilson Mount Prospect resident Audrey Wilson is an award-winning screenwriter, public speaker, Emmy-nominated video producer of “Family Travel with Colleen Kelly” and the author of “Wrong Girl Gown,” “Only Human,” and “The Ever End.” She recently announced that her LGBTQ+YA Romance novel “Dear Unrequited Love Girl” will be released on May 19 by Bywater Books. Wilson has written two-dozen […]
By: Denise Fleischer
Shelter Youth & Family Services will host its 2026 gala “Where Dreams Begin” on Friday, April 10, at Chevy Chase Country Club in Wheeling.
By: Denise Fleischer
The following events are hosted by park districts, libraries, and history centers in the Journal & Topics coverage area. Register when requested.
By: Denise Fleischer
Des Plaines native Jeff Walsh loves Route 66 so much that he now lives on Route 66 in the Bloomington-Normal area. He moved there in 2021 to attend graduate school and has been there ever since, currently working for the University of Illinois Extension. Established on Nov. 11, 1926, Route 66, better known as the “Mother Road,” celebrates its 100th […]
By: Denise Fleischer
Terry Lynch portraying Benjamin Franklin. The Friends of the Elk Grove Village Library’s Annual Meeting will feature the program “Benjamin Franklin: Designing a New Nation” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 12 at the library, 1001 Wellington, in the Lee Maternowski Meeting Room. After the meeting, Terry Lynch will portray Benjamin Franklin, who played a major role in the […]
Wheeling Knights of Columbus Steak Fry Amvets Post 66 Old McHenry Rd. 4:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 1 Amvets Post 66 will be hosting the Knights of Columbus steak fry. The menu includes a 10 oz. New York Strip Steak or Baked Salmon for a fee. All meals include a baked potato, a vegetable, a salad and dressing, rolls […]
By: Denise Fleischer
Jake Jacobs has lived a life defined by calculated risks. As a professional gambler who traveled the globe to beat the house at its own game, his exploits read like Hollywood script. But before he was facing down phalanxes of casino bosses in Atlantic City or navigating the gaming tables of Southeast Asia, he was a kid who knew every […]
The following family-friendly events are hosted by park districts, libraries, and history centers in the Journal & Topics coverage area. Register when requested. Email event details to [email protected]. Des Plaines Des Plaines History Center Networking After Hours: Celebrate with a Picnic 781 Pearson St. 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11 Matt Aldmeyer, owner of Matt’s Mobile Meats, will […]
