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People were dancing in the street at the Rolling Meadows Block Party

A block party took over Central Road in front of Rolling Meadows High School because traffic is no fun but dancing is. Thousands of residents enjoyed the free annual even...

Harold Gray's one-time home, known as the “Little Orphan Annie House,” will be featured in a Lombard Historical Society house walk on June 22.

Leapin’ Lombard! ‘Little Orphan Annie’ tours, exhibit celebrate her 100th birthday and suburban roots

Ahead of her 100th birthday this August, the Lombard Historical Society is celebrating “Little Orphan Annie” with an exhibition on her place in pop culture, the man who brought her to life and his landmark residence on Main Street.

Two new principals to start the school year at Field and Twain schools in Wheeling

Two new principals will start the school year at Field and Twain elementary schools in Wheeling Township Elementary District 21 following their recent hirings that formally take effect July 1.

Built by the DeKalb seed company, an oval-shaped, century-old corn crib is a prominent structure on a farm southeast of Elburn.

Suburban Skyview: Corn crib sits prominently on Elburn-area farm

Built by the DeKalb seed company, an oval-shaped, century-old concrete corn crib is a prominent structure on a farm southeast of Elburn that is being protected from development.

The Buffalo Grove Park District’s citizen Environmental Action Team is inviting area residents to a free talk about recycling and composting about the Alcott Community Center, 530 Bernard Drive, Buffalo Grove.

Buffalo Grove Park District hosting free talk about recycling

The Buffalo Grove Park District’s citizen Environmental Action Team is inviting area residents to a free talk about recycling and composting at 6 p.m. on June 17 at the Alcott Community Center, 530 Bernard Drive in Buffalo Grove.

Buffy, an orphaned bison from Colorado, joined Takoda on Monday at Lords Park Zoo in Elgin. The two are separated while they get to know each other for a few weeks.

Orphaned bison finds home at Lords Park Zoo in Elgin

Elgin has added a new bison to Lords Park Zoo. Buffy is a little over a year old and arrived on Monday.

The bugs have landed in downtown Naperville. Eighteen larger than life bug sculptures will be on display until early September.

All the buzz: Cute and colorful bugs on display in downtown Naperville

Bugs take center stage in this year’s summer art series hosted by the Downtown Naperville Alliance.