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03/07/2025

You may remember Ryan Wolfe from the musicals at Saint Viator High School or as a singing waiter at HeyNonnyAH, who went on to sell out three shows. Look where he is now: https://www.suburbtalk.com/2025/03/07/arlington-heights-baritone-in-national-spotlight/

03/05/2025

Look at the size of the crowd that turned out Tuesday at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre for a forum with the Village of Arlington Heights mayoral candidates! It even drew CBS Chicago and WGN TV. Civic engagement at its best: https://www.suburbtalk.com/2025/03/05/arlington-heights-mayoral-candidates-pack-the-metropolis-at-forum/

03/03/2025

Camron Nystrom, Principal of MacArthur Middle School in Prospect Heights School District 23 believes in celebrating diversity so much, he manned a table at Heritage Night: https://www.suburbtalk.com/2025/03/03/prospect-heights-schools-celebrate-diversity-at-heritage-night/

02/26/2025

Nearly all of the Village of Arlington Heights trustee candidates appeared Tuesday at a forum at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre -- and they drew nearly 300 people! A mayoral forum takes place at 7 p.m. March 4 at the Metropolis. Here's who hosted it: https://www.suburbtalk.com/2025/02/26/arlington-heights-trustee-forum-nearly-fills-metropolis/

02/24/2025

Wonder why this yoga class is in pink? It's candlelight yoga and it's just one of the new offerings at a reinvented studio at Inspyr Studios, geared to offering classes in yoga, Pilates and barre: https://www.suburbtalk.com/2025/02/24/inspyr-studios-opens-reinvented-yoga-pilates-and-barre-studio/

02/19/2025

Chris Barnum works to create special experiences for his band students at High School District 214 Prospect High School, like this one Monday at Symphony Center, home to Chicago Symphony Orchestra: https://www.suburbtalk.com/2025/02/19/prospect-symphonic-band-plays-symphony-center/

02/12/2025

"It'll be fun to stretch our wings a bit." That's how HeyNonnyAH owner Chip Brooks describes hosting a film festival, featuring the short films nominated for an Oscar on Feb. 22: https://www.suburbtalk.com/2025/02/12/hey-nonny-to-host-film-festival-featuring-oscar-nominated-short-films/

02/06/2025

Yes, that was Cardinal Blase Cupich from the Archdiocese of Chicago at Our Lady of the Wayside School gym this week. Here's the campaign he launched that night: https://www.suburbtalk.com/2025/02/06/cardinal-blase-cupich-launches-major-campaign-in-arlington-heights/

02/01/2025

The Northwest suburbs lost a giant when Harold Busse died Jan. 25 at the age of 97. SuburbTalk caught up with him and his wife, Carol, two years ago. Here's his secret to a long life: https://www.suburbtalk.com/2022/10/17/mount-prospects-most-prominent-couple-celebrate-75-years-of-marriage/

01/30/2025

As a cockapoo, Finn is not your typical therapy dog. He's young and playful and just draws people to him. At least that's what patrons at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library are finding. Meet him and his furry volunteers here: https://www.suburbtalk.com/2025/01/30/arlington-heights-memorial-library-building-its-pet-therapy-program/

01/23/2025

Fr. John Eustice, a Viatorian priest, stands out among the crowd of 7,000 runners at Sunday's Louisiana Marathon 2025. He's inspired to keep on running, but he has big shoes to fill: https://www.suburbtalk.com/2025/01/23/fr-john-eustice-marathon-runner-and-chaplain/

01/17/2025

"Forty years later will anyone care?" The last principal of Arlington High School wondered that in 1984, and turns out people still do. Catch the encore of this show Jan. 21 and 22 at HeyNonnyAH. Here's who's coming: https://www.suburbtalk.com/2025/01/17/encore-hey-nonny-brings-back-show-about-closing-of-arlington-high/

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/

12/17/2024

Three generations of the Meyer family are involved in leadership at St. Raymond de Penafort Parish - Mt. Prospect, reflecting the strength of the parish as it celebrates its 75th anniversary this year: https://www.suburbtalk.com/2024/12/17/st-raymond-parish-celebrates-75-years-in-the-community/

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/

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