Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest returns with parade, carnival, fireworks and more

The Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest will mark its 68th year this July. Organizers say the festival has evolved over the years with strong support from the community.

Sharing art ‘in a different kind of way’: Little galleries coming to Mundelein

Mundelein’s reputation as a community that values art soon will get a boost from public boxes containing paintings and other objets d’art for visitors to enjoy.

Beyond the farm stand: The new role of suburban farmers markets

Suburbs are embracing farmers markets in ways that go beyond the sale of produce. They have evolved into multi-purpose civic events — a proving ground for small businesses, a way for communities to advertise their services, a showcase for local musical talent and a source of food for area pantries.

Photo Gallery: Weekend fun included a runway 5k, Greek food, strawberries and Swedish Days parade

‘It’s a staple of the community’: Swedish Days parade draws a crowd after near cancellation

Crowds lined the streets of downtown Geneva Sunday for the annual Swedish Days parade. The event was briefly canceled earlier this year before being quickly revived by a group of local businesses.

‘A bucket list item that I didn’t know I had’: Suburban garage rockers prep for first headlining gig since ’60s

The Huns, a 1960s garage rock band from the Northwest suburbs, have reunited and are rehearsing for their first solo show since going their separate ways after high school graduation in 1969.

What to stream: ‘Enola Holmes 3,’ ‘Obsession,’ Madonna and ‘Elle’

“Enola Holmes 3” and a new album from Madonna are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.