Affy Tapple still an original at 75 In 75 years, Affy Tapple has changed ownership and locations, but the iconic caramel treat remains the same. The company is celebrating its diamond anniversary this fall - the peak of the Affy Tapp...

Ongoing Pumpkin Fest: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Tuesday, Oct. 31, at Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton. Animals, a straw pyramid and thousands of pumpkins scattered on the zoo's lawn. $10 nonresident adults 18-54, $9 nonresident adult...

At least a dozen teachers will be hired to staff Arlington Heights Elementary District 25 classrooms when expanded kindergarten programming begins next school year, the school board decided this week. As many as 20 new teachers could ultimately be n...

Ongoing Keller's Farmstand Fun Fall Festivities: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Sunday, Oct. 29, at Keller's Farmstand Oswego, 2500 Johnson Road, Oswego. Features an 8-acre corn maze, children's play area, farm animals, rope and brick mazes, st...

Changes in state physical education requirements have prompted Arlington Heights Elementary District 25 to add onto one of its smaller school gymnasiums. The proposed 4,350-square-foot expansion of the Patton Elementary School gym, which received zo...

Changes in state physical education requirements have prompted Arlington Heights Elementary District 25 to add onto one of its smaller school gymnasiums. The proposed 4,350-square-foot expansion of the Patton Elementary School gym, which received zo...

Starts before Friday Randall Oaks Fall Festival: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Sunday, Oct. 29, at Randall Oaks Zoo, 1180 N. Randall Road, West Dundee. Pedal tractors, pumpkins and fall treats for sale, and on weekends, hayrides for $3.50 and ...

If you spend much time online or on social media, chances are you've seen at least some of the viral "Make Your Bed" speech retired Navy Adm. William McRaven gave at the 2014 University of Texas commencement. In the address, McRaven shares 10 lesson...

Eclectic roundup Chicago post-pop-punk band Fluorescents brings its high-energy show to a headlining slot at Cobra Lounge this weekend, joined by the indie pop-rock of The Mild West, the gritty garage-rock of the Scarborough siblings in The Foo...

Starts before Friday Happy Times Pumpkinfest: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Sunday, Oct. 29, (closed Tuesdays) at Didier Farms, 16678 W. Aptakisic Road, Lincolnshire. Food, activities, pig races and more. Free; fee for activities. happytimesp...