Hanover Township is gearing up for its annual backpack distribution and once again asking the community for donations of new school supplies and backpacks for township youth returning to school in the fall.

Why is the Illinois tollway seeking to raise rates? We’ve asked that question and more, covering your concerns from Rosemont to Hanover Park to Deerfield.

While the village of Schaumburg’s 70th anniversary is being celebrated this year, today’s residents should know the community was already served by churches more than a century old on the day of incorporation.

Beginning July 2, Hanover Township will expand its food pantry operations to 36 hours a week.

A judge Saturday ordered a Hanover Park man to be held in custody on charges of sexually assaulting, beating and kidnapping his girlfriend until his next court appearance on July 20.

National Weather Service meteorologists have confirmed at least one tornado touched down near Huntley during Wednesday’s round of severe storms.

Mark your calendar for Swedish Days in Geneva, Wauconda Fest, Frontier Days in Arlington Heights, Mundelein Community Days, Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest, Northwest Fourth-Fest in Hoffman Estates and more.

As the Fourth of July approaches, so do themed events throughout the suburbs, including festivals, parades, fireworks displays, walks and runs, concerts and more. Here’s where and when you can celebrate.

The St. Charles Singers, a 41-year-old critically acclaimed chamber choir, will perform "Sacred Spaces," a program of sacred a cappella works on June 11-12 in Wheaton and St. Charles before touring Italy's most prestigious venues including St. Peter's Basilica. T