Gerald Steele

Gerald Steele is the founder of Stonegate Health Rehab. He shares expert insights, recovery tips, and rehab resources to support individuals on their journey to wellness.

Buffalo Grove Days, Palatine Street Fest, Port Clinton Art Festival and more

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  Teens ride The Freak Out during last year’s Buffalo Grove Days at Mike Rylko Park. John Starks/[email protected] Starts before Friday Chicago House Music Festival and Conference: Various times Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 21-24, at locations in Chicago. Performances, panel discussions, workshops and more. Free. For schedule, visit chicago.gov. Friday, Aug. 22 St. Charles Farmers … Read more

After earlier attempt, District 214 inks sale of Arlington Heights property for $5.55M

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  The Northwest Suburban High School District 214 school board Thursday agreed to sell this two-story, 24,000-square-foot building at 2123 S. Arlington Heights Road in Arlington Heights to developer Bradford Allen. Christopher Placek/[email protected], 2024 Northwest Suburban High School District 214 school board members have at long last agreed to sell the property the district owns … Read more

Rebuilding motorcycles offers Libertyville firefighters a new way to cope with stress

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Looking for new ways to support the well-being of its 45-member crew, the Libertyville Fire Department recently joined an innovative program that has members rebuilding motorcycles together. Here’s the crew with the finished bikes, along with Chester, the department’s comfort dog. Courtesy of Motorcycle Missions First responders in suburban towns like Libertyville may not get … Read more

Downers Grove drugstore robbed

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Downers Grove police say this man robbed a Walgreens store Friday night. Courtesy of Downers Grove police A Downers Grove drugstore was robbed Friday night by a man who initially appeared to be a customer. The theft occurred about 9:40 p.m. at Walgreens, 1000 Ogden Ave. While appearing to make a purchase, the thief reached … Read more

How much additional revenue did your school district receive through state’s evidence-based funding formula?

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  Students file in for the last first day of classes at Washington Elementary School in Elgin earlier this month. The school, built in 1891, will close at the end of the school year. Rick West/[email protected] Illinois school districts are receiving a combined $307 million more in state funds this year for additional teachers, reducing … Read more

‘Always doing what’s right by the customers:’ Naperville’s Oswald’s Pharmacy marks 150 years

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Oswald’s Pharmacy in Naperville is celebrating its 150th year in business. This photo shows its original location in downtown. Courtesy of Oswald’s Pharmacy Finding the pharmacy counter at Oswald’s Pharmacy in Naperville is easy. Just walk straight to the back, past the gift boutique, the postal services counter, the jigsaw puzzles, the toys, the Naperville-themed … Read more

Lawmakers continuing public events despite disruptive pro-Palestinian protests

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  U.S. Reps. Sean Casten, left, and Bill Foster, center, repeatedly were interrupted by pro-Palestinian activists during a January 2024 candidate forum in Naperville. Democratic candidate Qasim Rashid is at right. Russell Lissau/[email protected], January 2023 Members of the suburban congressional delegation aren’t letting disruptive demonstrations by pro-Palestinian activists deter them from hosting town hall meetings … Read more