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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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01/09/2025

“That’s right. Young people in this country love classical music.” That's how an NPR music producer describes the podcast, From the Top, which featured this Township High School District 211 student: https://www.suburbtalk.com/2025/01/09/schaumburg-high-school-musician-featured-in-npr-podcast/

01/07/2025

JoAnn Daugherty conducted the pit for touring productions of SIX, Jersey Boys and Motown the Musical. She and Sarah Marie Young perform Thursday in HeyNonnyAH's Women's Jazz Festival. Here's the run-down: https://www.suburbtalk.com/2025/01/07/womens-jazz-festival-features-major-talent/

12/26/2024

Just why is the Grinch is so popular these days? We went to right the source, at Gerry's Cafe, Brewing Opportunities, where families line out the door to see him: https://www.suburbtalk.com/2024/12/26/this-grinch-embodies-community-spirit/

12/13/2024

Some interesting names came up at Thursday's press conference at Saint Viator High School, introducing Robbie Gould as its new head football coach. Think former Bears' teammates he remains in touch with: https://www.suburbtalk.com/2024/12/13/press-conference-with-saint-viator-coach-robbie-gould-highlights-bears-connection/

12/10/2024

Maddy Kelly got her start at Saint Viator High School and later Northwestern. She is one of many suburban actors in A Christmas Carol playing at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre. Meet her and more local talent here: https://www.suburbtalk.com/2024/12/10/warm-up-to-this-years-version-of-christmas-carol/

12/06/2024

President Joe Biden greets guests at the White House last month, including High School District 214 officials. "To say we were caught off guard would be an understatement!" Here's how they got there: https://www.suburbtalk.com/2024/12/06/white-house-invitation-validates-district-214-pathways-program/

11/27/2024

Here's a reason to smile: Meet Gertie Rodig, who turned 102 this month. She's lived in her home in Village of Arlington Heights for nearly 75 years and she has plenty to be thankful for: https://www.suburbtalk.com/2024/11/27/centenarian-in-arlington-heights-counts-her-blessings/

11/22/2024

For the second time in two years, Township High School District 211 has landed a student in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Meet Conant junior Emily, here: https://www.suburbtalk.com/2024/11/21/conant-drum-major-to-step-off-in-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade/

11/14/2024

Odell Andrews puts his spin on a scene from Hamlet in Township High School District 211's world premiere of A Walk with the Bard, opening Friday at Hoffman Estates High School. Each scene is different: https://www.suburbtalk.com/2024/11/14/world-premiere-play-opening-at-hoffman-estates-high-school/

11/12/2024

Prospect Marching Knights performed for veterans in Washington this week and High School District 214 board member Bill Dussling prepared them with his powerful story of serving in Vietnam. Here's a glimpse: https://www.suburbtalk.com/2024/11/12/prospect-marching-band-salutes-veterans-in-washington-dc/

11/07/2024

Ho, ho, ho! Santa arrives at 6 p.m. Thursday at Woodfield Mall, but he's not alone. Township High School District 211 drumline from Conant High School will lead the parade, as they've done for more than 50 years: https://www.suburbtalk.com/2024/11/07/santa-marches-to-the-beat-of-conant-drumline/

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/

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