Karie Angell Luc

1 month ago | chicagotribune.com | Karie Angell Luc

With spring officially here, maybe there’s no better way to spend spring break for the Stern family of Libertyville than to stay inside to prepare for the great outdoors of opening day youth baseball. On Monday, March 24, Brian and Nicole Stern, franchise owners of Fresh Coat Painters of Vernon Hills, and their children Bradley, 9, a third-grader, and Nora, 6, a kindergartner, used their helping hands instead of a catcher’s mitt to buff the interior of The Den (901 E.

1 month ago | chicagotribune.com | Karie Angell Luc

Nearly 40 people turned out to the Lincolnwood Community Center last Thursday in Lincolnwood for rounds of bingo, scoops of ice cream – with all the sweet trimmings – and camaraderie with local police officers. Kandice Newton, recreation supervisor of the village’s Parks and Recreation Department, said the village has previously hosted a similar bingo event with the fire department, but the March 13 event was the first time featuring the police department.

1 month ago | chicagotribune.com | Karie Angell Luc

Thousands of people attended Saturday’s inaugural Saint Patrick’s Day parade and celebration in downtown Grayslake. Windy weather with temperatures in the mid-60s prevailed along a parade route that began at Gelatin Park and continued on Center Street, ending at Slusser Street. The breezy conditions caused flags on parade vehicles to dramatically unfurl. People of all ages lined the parade route, with many dressed in festive attire. Nearly 40 parade entries were featured.

1 month ago | chicagotribune.com | Karie Angell Luc

For over an hour, some area youngsters got a feel for the glitzy life, pampered with colorful manicures, glittered up and their face painted – of course with the option of adding a little bling – all as groovy music played at the Maine Park Leisure Center in Park Ridge. “Glitzy Girlz: Neon Glam Jam Dance Party” for children age 4 to 11 was held March 4, and also featured a coed dance party. “I love Glitzy Girls because not only do they cater to girls, they’re also coed.

1 month ago | chicagotribune.com | Karie Angell Luc

Dozens of children were signed up for the first of its kind St. Patrick’s Day treasure hunt in Park Ridge last Sunday, taking part in a spring egg scramble-like event at Centennial Park in Park Ridge. The St. Patrick’s Day Treasure Hunt was presented by the Park District. Lucky the Leprechaun made an appearance and announced when youngsters could go onto the lawn by the playground to seek treasures, including bubbles, rubber duckies, gold coins and other small toys – plus lollipops.