No Fourth of July is complete without a parade, fireworks and activities for the whole family. So, get ready to break out the lawn chairs and patriotic garb for this year's Independence Day celebrations.

Enjoy complimentary admission to Kohl Children’s Museum and help support NSSRA Summer Camps.

BJE's Makor-Or joined Chabad's Friendship Circle for a Purim Celebration for children with special needs and their families last Friday March 21st.

St. Francis Xavier School's Student Council Commissioner Generals and Eighth Graders Tim O'Connor, Grace Quinn, and Megan Ryan presented this year's "Amazing Penny Race" coin collection proceeds check to Sister Virginia and Sister Caroline for their Sisters of Christian Charity's Retirement Convent operating and maintenance needs.

The holiday season brings a lot of excitement and joy to people, but for many, it's also a season of financial stress. Budgets run at all levels when it comes to buying gifts and preparing holiday feasts. But what about the basics? What is the bottom line cost of preparing your home for Christmas? What's the least that a Nuclear Family can expect to spend?

When it comes to renting videos for holiday viewing, there are many titles to choose from. But choosing from the hundreds available can be daunting. Recently, Center Video of Lake Bluff came to the rescue with a list of recommended Christmas titles.