Elk Grove Township Elementary District 59 is projected to run a $100 million deficit over the next five years, prompting the district to ask taxpayers to fund millions in bonds as a temporary fix to help pay for construction projects and stabilize t...

'Come Sail Away' Fans of Dennis DeYoung and the music of Styx won't want to miss a special 40th anniversary live concert of the album "The Grand Illusion" tonight at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $59-$99. (630) 962-7000 or arcada...

Libertyville goes to the dogs, Lake in the Hills rocks with a ribfest, West Chicago celebrates Railroad Days and Barrington welcomes both beer and wine lovers this week in suburban festivals. This weekend Libertyville's Dog Days of Summer: 10 a...

Cuisine of Chicago Famed chefs and big music acts Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, The O'Jays, Alessia Cara and more are all featured at the Taste of Chicago. The food and music fest starts Wednesday in Grant Park near the intersection of Jackso...

This weekend Eyes to the Skies Festival: Balloon launches at 5:30 a.m., fest is open until 11 p.m. Friday through Sunday, June 30-July 2, at Community Park, 1825 Short St., Lisle. Early morning and evening hot air balloon launches, tethered balloon ...

Forearm severed in Arlington Heights chain saw attack An Arlington Heights man who authorities say attacked the boyfriend of his estranged wife with a chain saw was ordered held on $2.5 million bail yesterday, and prosecutors say the boyfriend'...

This weekend Geneva Swedish Days: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 23-24, and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 25, at Third and State streets, Geneva. Music, carnival, Kids' Day, Grand Parade, Sweden Väst, “Geneva's Got Talent” music competi...

Angry homeowners criticized Elk Grove Township School District 59 administrators at a meeting Thursday night, complaining students' low test scores are driving down their home values. Nearly 60 people filled the special school board meeting room as...