Expressing concern about the rising cost for home heating oil in Connecticut, Sen. Joseph Crisco, D-Woodbridge, is urging residents in the 17th Senatorial District communities of Ansonia, Beacon Fa...
Borough athletes may be working with one less recreational field than they had hoped next year. The open space on Gunntown Road, which is municipally owned, is facing controversy. The Committee fo...
The borough’s firefighter of the year for 2007 has resigned to take on a new role in his family’s funeral home business. Dan Ford, 33, of Cheshire, handed in his resignation last week to Fire Chie...
A rally will be held Wed., March 24, from 12 to 1 p.m. in support of preserving College of Education doctoral programs, all of which have been proposed for elimination. All individuals are welcome ...
Get outside at the Heller Nature Center and watch spring unfold with fresh air, sunshine, exercise and outdoor exploration. Check in at the front desk to purchase your Get Out There packet, then hi...
Features gluten-free foods and products from over 50 companies. Learn about g-free cooking from professional chefs, nutritionists and cooking authors. Children’s area will include gluten-free snac...
Discover plants of the rainforest at the Chicago Botanic Garden's greenhouses. Learn how people use the rainforest’s resources to make chewing gum and rubber, and make your own bouncing ball and y...
Journey to the Notebaert Nature Museum to witness life through animal eyes. How? With the Crittercam! It’s a scientific video and data-gathering device safely worn by wild animals, and gives us in...
Navy Pier’s Family Pavilion hosts Storybook Square with Patch the Pirate Dog. Storybook Villagers act out stories and lead children of all ages in games. Also have your photo taken with Bonny Bunn...
This is the 6th annual Spring Egg Hunt in Chicago's Soldier Field. More than 4,000 adults and children are anticipated. Adults can watch from the stands and maybe see your kids on the stadium's j...
Navy Pier presents special programming featuring Chicago’s most talented children’s entertainers and educators. Interactive performances on the Family Pavilion Stage. Shows on the hour from 11am-2pm
This event is for families with dog/s. Come to Horner Part to meet the bunny (photos available for purchase), take part in a doggie bonnet parade and hunt for doggie treat-filled eggs. Dogs must ...
The Finish Line 500 Festival 5K takes place prior to the OneAmerica 500 Festival Min-Marathon. Both races use the same start/finish line. The 5k carries a 56-minute time limit for completion. Go...
This is the 34th running of the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon. The Mini has sold out for nine years and is the largest half-marathon in the USA. Participation for this year is sold out, b...
FREE! This Forest Park event includes DJ music, airbrush tattoos, entertainment and Easter Bunny photos. Egg hunt begins at 11am. Families can also enjoy the White River Sertoma Club’s annual Pan...