Arlington Heights in the coming weeks is set to launch the formal approval process for the first set of Arlington Heights Elementary District 25 building additions that will allow for a full-day kindergarten program. The timeline includes a Jan. 10 ...

As we look forward to the promise of 2023, we remember those we've lost this year in the Fox Valley and DuPage County areas. Educators, community and business leaders, philanthropists - all helped shape the communities in which we live. They left i...

The Arlington Heights Memorial Library Foundation hosted a fundraising event that raised nearly $20,000 for its new scholarships for Arlington Heights students attending trade school. The event took place at the Makerplace and featured a seven-cour...

Before Friday Festival of Lights and Tree Sale: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily through Friday, Dec. 30, at Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton. Thousands of twinkling lights, hot chocolate and more. Lights turn on at 3 p.m. Free admission, donations are ...

The Illinois Association of School Boards, North Cook Division, recognized several District 21 school board members for their leadership and service. Staci Allan and Jessica Riddick, secretary, were recognized as "Established Board Leaders," meanin...

Starts before Friday Santa Claus at Geneva Commons: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily through Sunday, Dec. 18, at Geneva Commons, 410 Commons Drive, Geneva. Stop by Santa's station for a photo and treats. shopgenevacommons.com. Holly Jolly Days: 3-7 p.m...

Starts before Friday "A Magical Cirque Christmas": 2 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7; 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Dec. 8-9; and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 10-11, at CIBC Theatre, 18 W. Monroe St., Chicago. Hostess Lucy Darling...

Santa is coming, and he's ready to hear your holiday wishes during one of the many Santa brunches, lunches and dinners happening in the suburbs over the next couple of weeks. But make your reservations soon because some of the popular holiday brunch...

About a quarter of homeowners in North and Northwest suburban Cook County saw their property taxes decrease in 2022, while only 7.8% of commercial properties experienced declines. An analysis by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas' office shows comme...

Two incumbent Arlington Heights trustees this week declared intentions to seek reelection to the elected panel that is expected to see some turnover next year. Robin LaBedz, a nine-year trustee and the current president pro tem, and Tom Schwingbeck,...