Sears Homes of Chicagoland Bus Tour
Covenant Living at Windsor Park
July 5, 2023 1:30p.m.
July 5, 2023 1:30p.m.
124 Windsor Park Dr.
Carol Stream
Private event
Carol Stream
Private event
Sears Homes of Chicagoland
Elk Grove Village Public Library
August 30, 2023 7:00p.m.
August 30, 2023 7:00p.m.
1001 Wellington Ave
Elk Grove Village
Sears Homes of Chicagoland
Geneva Public Library District
September 7, 2023 1:00p.m.
September 7, 2023 1:00p.m.
227 S. Seventh St.
Geneva
Details to come!
The Ready to Assemble Dream: Sears Homes
Arlington Heights Memorial Library
September 12, 2023 7:00p.m.
September 12, 2023 7:00p.m.
500 N. Dunton St.
Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights
Sears Homes of Chicagoland
Lake Villa District Library
September 20, 2023 11:30a.m.
September 20, 2023 11:30a.m.
140 N. Munn Road
Lindenhurst
Lindenhurst
Details to come!
Sears Homes of Chicagoland
Villa Park Public Library
October 2, 2023 7:00p.m.
October 2, 2023 7:00p.m.
305 S. Ardmore Avenue
Villa Park
Registration begins August 14
Sears Homes of Chicagoland
Clarendon Hills Historical Society
October 18, 2023 7:00p.m.
October 18, 2023 7:00p.m.
50 Sheridan Ave.
Clarendon Hills
Clarendon Hills
Details to come!
Sears Homes of Chicagoland
Elmhurst Public Library
October 23, 2023 7:00p.m.
October 23, 2023 7:00p.m.
125 S. Prospect Ave.
Elmhurst
Elmhurst
Details to come!
Invite Lara to speak to your group!
I often run walking tours and bus tours of various communities, so please check back here often for information on upcoming events.
Previous Speaking Engagements
- Oakton Community College, Skokie
- McHenry County College, Crystal Lake
- Waubonsee Community College, Aurora
- College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn
- Glen Ellyn Historical Society
- Downers Grove Historical Society
- Highland Park Historical Society
- Bartlett History Museum
- Clarendon Hills Historical Society
- Broadview Public Library
- Northbrook Public Library
- Homewood Public Library
- Indian Prairie Public Library
- Rotary Club of Lombard
- The Little White School Museum, Oswego
- Northwest Chicago Historical Society
- Wheeling Township, Arlington Heights
- Historical Society of Island Lake
- Palos Park Public Library
- Tinley Park Public Library
- Homer Township Public Library
- Evergreen Park Public Library
- Lombard Historical Society
- St. Olaf Chicago Alumni Group
- Allied Arts, Arlington Heights
- Sun City, Huntley
- St. Charles Public Library
- Itasca Community Library
- Bernard Weinger JCC, Northbrook
- JCC Chicago
- Friendship Village of Schaumburg
- Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, McHenry
Quotes from Past Participants
Here's what people have said about my presentations:
- "Your talk was spectacular. I've been to some Sears talks before, but none of them hold a candle to yours. "
- "Many thanks for, once again, presenting an outstanding program on Sears Homes of Chicagoland. It’s obvious you are well versed on the subject and that you have a passion to share your love of these homes."
- "I just wanted to say thank you once again for your willingness to come and share your knowledge and passion with us. The evaluations were excellent - they all loved it! They wrote how professional you are, and what a good presentation you gave. They loved the walking tour and learning what to look for to determine a Sears Home... they loved it all."
- "Your lecture was wonderful. You are to be commended on all your research."
- "What a great program! Both my husband and I really enjoyed it."
- "We enjoyed your presentation; you have done a lot of research and it shows."
