Jane Ruby, President of the League of Women Voters of Chicago, was a member of a delegation of special observers from the League of Women Voters of the U.S. to the United Nations Social and Economic Council's 70th Annual Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70). &nbsp;This is a 10-day conference held at the UN headquarters in New York and is the UN's largest annual gathering on gender equality and women's rights.Jane will be sharing her experience in a Zoom program open to the public and hosted by the League of Women Voters of Deerfield/Lincolnshire. &nbsp;Pre-registration is required at this link: &nbsp;<a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/P5okM5I1Tg26CfDv_nI9Iw" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/P5okM5I1Tg26CfDv_nI9Iw</a>The priority theme of CSW70, "Ensuring and strengthening access to justice for all women and girls," discussed what legal inequality means in life, and recommended actions to close the gap. Please join us for what promises to be an eye-opening presentation.

Local Event: Reflections on the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women 

Lake County

Deerfield

Illinois

Reflections on the United Nations Commission on...

Jane Ruby, President of the League of Women Voters of Chicago, was  a member of a delegation of special observers from the...

Reflections on the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women 

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The auction features an impressive and extensive array of model railroading history, highlighting premium O gauge, S track, and HO scale trains from legendary manufacturers like Lionel, MTH, Weaver, and American Flyer. Collectors will find pristine brass locomotives from esteemed names like Key Imports, KTM, and Overland, alongside an assortment of trackside buildings, rolling stock, and layout accessories. Beyond the rails, the catalog boasts a magnificent selection of vintage pressed steel and cast iron toy vehicles from iconic makers such as Tonka, Buddy L, Structo, Wyandotte, Smith Miller, and Arcade, including classic fire engines, armored trucks, and construction gear. The offerings expand further with a captivating selection of vintage model military airplanes, battleships, and submarines, rare Living Dead Dolls, classic sports and pop culture action figures from WWE to Starting Lineup, and beautifully painted porcelain Dickens Village holiday displays.More items being added!&nbsp;Check back often!

Local Event: Vintage Toys & Trains Auction Featuring The Larry Prosken Collection

McHenry County

Huntley

Vintage Toys & Trains Auction Featuring The...

The auction features an impressive and extensive array of model railroading history, highlighting premium O gauge, S track, and...

Vintage Toys & Trains Auction Featuring The Larry Prosken Collection

Donley Auctions Online Platform

The auction features a breathtaking array of Native American material culture and artistry, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship of the Plains and Southwest tribes. Bidders will find stunningly preserved late 19th-century Lakota archery groups, Arapaho beaded knife sheaths, Apache bowls, and Pueblo pottery, alongside vibrant, fully beaded Sioux moccasins and intricate catlinite pipes accented with porcupine quills and horsehair. Beyond these breathtaking textiles and personal items, the catalog plunges deep into the dramatic history of frontier and military conflicts. Collectors will discover rare firearms, including an exceptional cased 19th-century dueling pistol, a Colt US Single Action Army revolver, and a Remington New Model Army revolver. These stand side-by-side with poignant historical relics like a Battle of the Little Bighorn dug display and comprehensive Civil War photography archives. The romance and spectacle of the American West come alive through historic ephemera, including the mesmerizing Lone Star Harry sideshow archive and an iconic 101 Ranch Wild West Show full-costume mannequin display. Rounding out this remarkable selection are unique Western relics ranging from an antique HC Evans floor-model gambling wheel and Railway Express Agency strongboxes to masterfully crafted turquoise squash blossom jewelry.

Local Event: Relics of the American West 1850 - 1920

Relics of the American West 1850 - 1920

The auction features a breathtaking array of Native American material culture and artistry, showcasing the exquisite...

Your New Favorite Yoga Studio,  Modern Yoga for Every Body

YogaSix Highland Park

At YogaSix Highland Park, we believe yoga should be accessible, empowering, and energizing for everybody. Our modern, welcoming studio offers a variety of heated and non-heated classes designed to meet you where you are—whether you’re brand new to yoga or looking to deepen your practice. From strength-building Power and Sculpt + Flow classes to restorative Slow Flow and Restore experiences, every class is designed to help you move, sweat, reset, and reconnect. More than just a workout, YogaSix Highland Park is a community-focused space where members can show up exactly as they are. Our experienced instructors create an inclusive environment that feels supportive, motivating, and approachable—without intimidation or pressure. We focus on movement that feels good, music that keeps the energy high, and experiences that leave you feeling stronger both physically and mentally. Located in the heart of Highland Park, our studio is proud to offer a consistent schedule of classes seven days a week, special workshops, wellness events, and opportunities to connect with others in the community. Whether you’re looking to build strength, reduce stress, improve flexibility, or simply carve out time for yourself, YogaSix Highland Park is here to support your goals. We’re more than a yoga studio—we’re a place to sweat, grow, breathe, and belong.

Rachel Barnes

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Highland Park

At YogaSix Highland Park, we believe yoga should be accessible, empowering, and energizing for everybody. Our modern, welcoming studio offers a...

Your local Medicare resource, we work for YOU!

Midwest MediPlans

Our team offers concierge service to our clients and remain a point of contact all during the year.  We are contracted with most major plans.  Contact us now for a free, no obligation consultation.

Amie Schaenzer

Grayslake

Our team offers concierge service to our clients and remain a point of contact all during the year. We are contracted with most major plans....

Cook County

Arlington Heights

Teen Sexually Assaulted In Arlington Heights...

The reported assault happened Saturday afternoon on the top level of the Eastman Parking Garage.

Teen Sexually Assaulted In Arlington Heights Parking Garage: Police

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Vernon Hills

🌱 Patch AM: Studio Workshop: Photo and Image...

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🌱 Patch AM: Studio Workshop: Photo and Image Conversion and 12 more events

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🌱 Patch AM: Which Vernon Hills gymnast is...

Happening soon: Public Tour of the Historic Ragdale Campus on the Vernon Hills Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Which Vernon Hills gymnast is headed to the 2026 Special Olympics Games?

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Newborn Abandoned | Pastor Accused Of $2M Fraud...

Abandoned kitten gets 2nd chance at hospital | Man sentenced in slayings of girlfriend, her child | Sexual abuse at assisted living | 

Newborn Abandoned | Pastor Accused Of $2M Fraud | Couple Married 66 Years Die Days Apart: IL News

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Cheese Linked To Multistate Listeria Outbreak:...

Pool toys may impale kids; cars in cold-weather states recalled due to rust; Alfredo sauce recalled in 41 states over salmonella concerns.

Cheese Linked To Multistate Listeria Outbreak: Recall Roundup

Health & Fitness

Golf Tournament to Benefit Alzheimer’s Association

Event at White Deer Run Golf Club in Vernon Hills will feature retired Chicago Bears Robin Earl and Michael Hoban.

Sports

Week in Review: Top News Stories, July 30 to...

What were some of the top stories in and around Vernon Hills this week?

Week in Review: Top News Stories, July 30 to Aug. 3

Grevers Wins Olympic Medal in Relay

Lake Forest's Matt Grevers gets silver medal as part of Men's 4x100 Freestyle Relay team at the 2012 Olympics.

Trivia: Test Your Olympic Knowledge

The Summer Olympics begin on July 27, but how well do you know the Games? All this week, Patch will post trivia questions to test your knowledge.

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Golf Tournament to Benefit Alzheimer’s Association

Golf Tournament to Benefit Alzheimer’s Association

Week in Review: Top News Stories, July 30 to Aug. 3

Week in Review: Top News Stories, July 30 to Aug. 3

Grevers Wins Olympic Medal in Relay

Grevers Wins Olympic Medal in Relay

Trivia: Test Your Olympic Knowledge

Trivia: Test Your Olympic Knowledge

Sports of All Sorts- Ages 3-6

Sports of All Sorts- Ages 3-6

Cheer Clinic

Cheer Clinic

White Sox Advanced Camp

White Sox Advanced Camp

White Sox Intermediate Camp

White Sox Intermediate Camp

White Sox Little Sluggers Camp

White Sox Little Sluggers Camp

July 4th Events

July 4th Events

Fresh Start of Illinois 3.0 Annual Golf Outing

Fresh Start of Illinois 3.0 Annual Golf Outing

GLMV Golf Networking Event

GLMV Golf Networking Event

Family Campout

Family Campout

Kids Fishing Day

Kids Fishing Day

Summer Park Chat Series: Hartmann Park

Summer Park Chat Series: Hartmann Park

Summer Park Chat Series: Grosse Pointe Park

Summer Park Chat Series: Grosse Pointe Park

Summer Park Chat Series: Hawthorn Club Park

Summer Park Chat Series: Hawthorn Club Park

Summer Park Chat Series: Hawthorn Club Park

Summer Park Chat Series: Hawthorn Club Park

Photography Help from the North Shore & Riverwoods Camera Clubs

Photography Help from the North Shore & Riverwoods Camera Clubs