Carnival rides, a petting zoo, live music and local foods are among the offerings at Des Plaines Fall Fest, held annually at Lake Park.
The corn maze at Richardson Farm in Spring Grove, a 28-acre labyrinth with annual themes, has grown significantly since it started 24 years ago.
Music, art and food from around the world were highlighted Sunday during Wheaton’s Festival of Cultures at Memorial Park.
A newly released assessment of Wheeling Township’s mental health needs recognizes the township’s support for mental health, but also finds gaps in key areas.
Mortgage rates fell on Thursday to their lowest level since April 2023 — 6.2% for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, down from 6.35% a week before, according to Freddie Mac.That’s a sharp drop from the high of 7.8% recorded last October and welcome news for would-be home buyers who have been priced out of the property market, as well as homeowners who bought at high rates and are eager to refinance.
Now the darling of TikTok videos hawking its near-miracle status — weight loss, blood sugar control — apple cider vinegar does show some modest benefits in some studies.
The cost of rent and utilities in 2023 rose faster than home values for the first time in a decade, the latest sign that a distorted housing market has pushed more people...