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Eileen Daday shares good news stories about kids, teens, and adults throughout the Northwest suburbs of Chicago.
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10/24/2024

Township High School District 211 students at Conant High School are having a blast recreating the magic of Mary Poppins, including her flying scenes. Here's a glimpse: https://www.suburbtalk.com/2024/10/24/conant-theater-students-flying-high-with-mary-poppins/

10/18/2024

SuburbTalk Editor Eileen Daday has covered Cole Kmet since Saint Viator High School and through Notre Dame Football, so she remembered his roots as a back-up long snapper, which earned this Chicago Bears tight end Special Teams Player of the Week by the NFL: https://www.suburbtalk.com/2024/10/18/barrington-native-cole-kmet-named-special-teams-player-of-the-week/

10/15/2024

"It really is a dream come true." That's how Molly Bremer, a Princeton grad, describes playing the title role in Rogers and Hammerstein's Cinderella at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre. Meet her and her prince, here: https://www.suburbtalk.com/2024/10/15/cinderella-kicks-off-25th-anniversary-season-at-metropolis/

10/08/2024

Meet this Township High School District 211 junior at Schaumburg High School who plays a Metallica solo at the end of the band's halftime show. Rock on: https://www.suburbtalk.com/2024/10/08/saxon-marching-band-rockin-out/

10/04/2024

"It was a total win-win!" That's how one of these adult lifeguards describes her decision to step up this summer to help the Arlington Heights Park District fill staffing needs at local pools. Meet them here: https://www.suburbtalk.com/2024/10/04/adult-lifeguards-help-extend-the-summer/

09/20/2024

Mara Lovisetto is one of the artists behind Saturday's pop-up ArtWalk and Art Fair at Prospect Heights Park District's Izaak Walton Park. It's creating a real buzz. Here are a few of the whimsical creations on display: https://www.suburbtalk.com/2024/09/20/a-certain-buzz-surrounds-artwalk-at-izaak-walton-park/

09/18/2024

Topgolf was the setting for a recent High School District 214 Foundation fundraiser, but helping students succeed was the real driver: https://www.suburbtalk.com/2024/09/18/district-214-foundation-supporters-come-out-swinging/

09/11/2024

These were carefree days back in the '70s at Sacred Heart of Mary High School, and though one of them would lose her life on 9/11, her friends remember her and rallied around her parents: https://www.suburbtalk.com/2024/09/11/new-generation-of-students-learns-about-arlington-heights-native-lost-on-9-11/

09/04/2024

Families are at the heart of the 5K/1-Mile Fun Run/Walk on Sept. 14 at Our Lady of the Wayside School. Co-hosted by St. James and St. Edna Catholic Church, it helps local families who are struggling. Get in on the fun: https://www.suburbtalk.com/2024/09/04/grassroots-5k-and-1-mile-fun-run-returns-to-raise-money-for-area-families/

08/27/2024

Chip Brooks didn't grow up in Arlington Heights, but he says the closing of Arlington High School 40 years ago helped shape the community. He wrote a new show that untangles the decision. It debuts Sept. 4 and 5 at HeyNonnyAH with a live soundtrack: https://www.suburbtalk.com/2024/08/27/forty-years-later-the-closing-of-arlington-high-school-still-stings/

08/16/2024

A chance meeting with this Mustang owner in Park Ridge led to hearing her groundbreaking story. Turns out the car -- and its owner -- are part of Mustang history: https://www.suburbtalk.com/2024/08/16/the-first-mustang-sold-in-this-country-still-turning-heads/

08/13/2024

This Township High School District 211 alumna addressed faculty members as the Illinois Teacher of the Year. Here's her personal story that was so inspiring: https://www.suburbtalk.com/2024/08/13/illinois-teacher-of-the-year-comes-full-circle-at-hoffman-estates-high/

07/28/2024

Fr. Ryan McMillan has an interesting story behind his call to the priesthood. Look for him to share that and more at his talk Tuesday night at St. Edna Catholic Church. Here's a preview: https://www.suburbtalk.com/2024/07/28/fr-ryan-mcmillan-to-be-featured-speaker-on-tuesday/

07/23/2024

"It's a good example of the joy of music." That's how Dr. Bruce Moss describes why he is celebrating his 45th season with the Wheaton Municipal Band. Two special concerts take place this week: https://www.suburbtalk.com/2024/07/23/wheaton-municipal-band-celebrates-its-longtime-director/

07/17/2024

There's a whole lotta shakin' going on at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre with its production of Million Dollar Quartet. Meet the actor who plays Jerry Lee Lewis. You'll be surprised: https://www.suburbtalk.com/2024/07/17/metropolis-actor-makes-transition-from-classical-to-shakin-rock-n-roll/

07/09/2024

Talk about a strong sisterhood! This summer solstice party affirms women from all walks of life and helps women in need. Here's the backstory: https://www.suburbtalk.com/2024/07/09/tradition-of-women-supporting-women-continues/

06/28/2024

Smiles like this one drive one Barrington mom. Meet her and learn about her passion to make books accessible through Bernie's Book Bank: https://www.suburbtalk.com/2024/06/28/barrington-mom-helps-bernies-book-bank-reach-milestone/

06/26/2024

These former Mt. Prospect Park District U-14 Patriot players were the last team that Vic Rose coached. Saturday, they made sure to honor him at this moving dedication: https://www.suburbtalk.com/2024/06/26/longtime-baseball-and-basketball-coach-vic-rose-remembered/

06/21/2024

These middle schoolers from Buffalo Grove mastered high school level chemistry, placing third nationally at the You Be the Chemist Challenge in Houston. Meet them and their coach: https://www.suburbtalk.com/2024/06/21/these-buffalo-grove-chemists-earned-national-recognition/

06/18/2024

These little ones were so excited to see Storytime in the Park return this month, hosted by the Arlington Heights Memorial Library. Turns out, the tradition goes a long way in supporting pre-reading skills: https://www.suburbtalk.com/2024/06/18/storytime-in-the-park-still-draws-a-crowd/

06/11/2024

Yes, that really is a NASA scientist talking with High School District 214's Wheeling High School students. That's because Wheeling is the only high school in the state to work with NASA. Here's their project: https://www.suburbtalk.com/2024/06/11/wheeling-high-school-students-partnering-with-nasa/

06/05/2024

Meet Vera Conic, a sophomore at High School District 214's Rolling Meadows High School and member of the Palatine Park District Tiger Sharks, headed for the Olympic trials. Meet her here: https://www.suburbtalk.com/2024/06/05/rolling-meadows-swimmer-punches-ticket-to-olympic-trials/

05/31/2024

"We'll have some fun." That's how Heather Walsh describes her excitement in moving into one of the new all-day kindergarten rooms in Arlington Heights School District 25's Westgate School. Meet her here: https://www.suburbtalk.com/2024/05/31/first-sign-of-all-day-kindergarten-moving-into-district-25/

05/25/2024

Army Pvt. Scott Jacobson enlisted while he was still at Arlington High School and he died in Vietnam when he was 20. But he is not forgotten, thanks to his sister, who shared his story this week: https://www.suburbtalk.com/2024/05/25/army-pvt-scott-jacobson-remembered-on-memorial-day/St. Peter Lutheran Church & School

05/17/2024

These Village of Arlington Heights firefighters are about to set out on an incredible journey: to run the Grand Canyon. Here's how they describe it -- and why it reflects the culture in their department: https://www.suburbtalk.com/2024/05/17/arlington-heights-firefighters-run-the-grand-canyon/

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