Maine Township leaders and staff attend conference in Illinois, pick up several accolades

The Maine Township board and staff attended the three-day, annual Educational Conference sponsored by the Township Officials of Illinois in Springfield. The conference, held Nov. 11 to Nov. 13 brought township officials from across the state together to attend educational sessions covering the latest topics in township government, according to a Maine Township news release about the event. Additionally, several local entities were presented with awards: MaineStay family therapist Summer Zumbrock won the 2024 Association of Illinois Township Committees on Youth Staff Award; MaineStay volunteer Vrisha Kotak won the 2024 AITCOY Youth Leadership Award; and MaineStreamer Annual Mystery Trip won […]

Runners in Lincolnwood Turkey Trot got starting words from WNBA star and homegirl Jewel Loyd

Some 2,200 people participated in the annual Lincolnwood Turkey Trot 5K/10K and 5K Fitness Walk Sunday in Lincolnwood, an annual holiday staple event that this year also included collecting winter wear and toiletries for those in need. This year was the 48th year of the Lincolnwood Turkey Trot, said Karen Hawk, director of parks and recreation for the village of Lincolnwood. About 70 volunteers assisted. There was a “Drumstick Dash” for children age 6 and under, which included a photo opportunity to start the holidays. A coat and toiletry drive was in place that organizers say will benefit the Niles […]