Waubonsie Valley High School revisits its Native American heritage
A Batavia non-profit turns previously used prom dresses into high school dreams
A Naperville Central high schooler’s research project sparks a new state law
Volunteer shovelers address Aurora seniors’ top winter concern — snow removal
A Downers Grove collector wants them to preserve little slices of TV history
The long tradition of backyard, personalized swimming lessons continues
At age 74, he remains committed to the most thankless job in sports
For 50+ years, he cared for commuting train riders like a second family
Elmhurst improv group helps boost middle schoolers’ confidence and creativity
How a long ago interview with the creator of Beanie Babies landed me on HBO Max
North Aurora girl’s outreach to those in need turns into an ongoing ministry
Digitizing and organizing photos is the key to safeguarding a lifetime of memories
An exercise in collaboration results in a creative community plaza in Naperville
New Naperville restaurant concept to put robots to work in the kitchen
Corine Gilbert remembers childhood field trips to Brookfield and Lincoln Park zoos and the Shedd Aquarium as outings that sparked her early interest in working with animals.
A pandemic is, of course, an overwhelmingly negative experience, but thankfully some search for light in this darkness.
The man who designs Morton Arboretum’s Illumination views the popular yearly tradition as his chance to paint with light.
Local environmental group offers a beneficial alternative to throwing pumpkins away
A Naperville high school is making a childhood pleasure an integral part of its PE curriculum
Naperville librarian helps choose the Newbery-winning best children's book of the year
Naperville father-son team starts with trading toys and ends up teaching life lessons
For this group of west suburbanites, LEGO are building blocks of creativity
Naperville college student wins Six Flags Halloween challenge lying down
College of DuPage's hands-on HVACR program is filling a critical industry niche
Longtime volunteer beekeeper ponders the nature — and the future — of bees
A comic book store owner's unusual challenge leads to out-of-the-box thinking
Fermilab worker helps preserve a piece of the western suburbs' indigenous past
A Naperville artisan offers an alternative to removing withered but much-loved trees
It was a turn of events that could have been borrowed for the plot of "High School Musical" — top jock gets drafted for his high school play and gets hooked on theater. From that opening scene, Darrell Echols’ own storyline brought his adult self right back to high school, this time as the v…
How persistence and a YouTube upload of a college video led to an unexpected career
How a Waubonsie Valley teacher expands the horizons of her star-gazing students
The “dictionary man” helps local grade-schoolers improve their communication skills
A lifelong theatre lover gets to perform opposite TV's Lou Grant
Look, up in the tree. Is it a bird? Is it a squirrel? No, it's an arborist!
Brookfield father and son find they were cast in the same mold
For the 25th year, a flotilla of cardboard crafts sets sail to celebrate summer fun on Lake Ellyn
A tragic tornado sparks a career seeking to increase future preparedness
Naperville youth survey yields insights into why teens often feel overburdened
Cruise ship captain takes a detour . . . and steers right into a new career
Trailblazing Naperville pilot who broke racial barriers comes in for a landing
West suburban candy makers on a quest to make this Halloween even sweeter
Historic Farnsworth residence in Plano to play a starring role in upcoming Hollywood film
Former principal turned board member sticks to his students-first principles
A physical resemblance leads to an unexpected career and the chance to travel the world
Special snowplow ride-along program offers a first-hand look at an often thankless job
Like construction-paper chains that decorate Christmas trees, small actions can link together to brighten the spirit of the season.
A riding stable, Staudacher Farms in Yorkville is also a refuge for horses and other animals
At 850 places and counting, this Downers Grove man follows his dream — all around the world.
Working at Naperville's Centennial Beach as a teen laid the groundwork for an unusual profession
A Naperville couple who, for almost 20 years, made the annual veterans fundraiser so successful
The track at Danada Forest Preserve was once the training ground for a Kentucky Derby champion