Chicagoland Jewish High School hosts tree celebration in Deerfield

At least 600 people are expected Sunday at the Chicagoland Jewish High School in Deerfield to observe Tu B’Shevat, the celebration of trees. The annual event, which has free admission and is open to everyone, will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1095 Lake Cook Road. The celebration will include free arts and crafts, games and prizes for youngsters, as well as live entertainment ...

Can golf be environment-friendly?

MANILA, Philippines – Golf and the environment don’t come together easily. At least not in Asia and certainly not in the Philippines.

Right-living Maumelle woman reaches 100

Lockie Belew Pruitt turns 100 on Friday and she’s still as sharp as a tack.

Spring is in the air for Elawa Farm’s Belding

Though officially almost two months off, spring is already here for Rick Belding, the new director of the Garden at Elawa Farm in Lake Forest. Belding is working on his planting plans for the coming season and bringing back some of the original elements of the historic gentleman’s farm. A fruit and vegetable horticulturist, Belding began consulting last spring at Elawa Farm, built in 1917 for A ...

Biz Beat: Exec offers a rare glimpse into Epic Systems

Although it's the largest private sector employer now in Dane County with a staff of more than 5,200 -- up 900 from last year -- Epic Systems prefers to avoid the limelight.