Elk Grove Village trustees on Tuesday enacted a series of ordinances establishing a new tax increment financing district that includes the oldest shopping center in town and the long-standing bowling alley that closed last month. The 25.5-acre speci...

After the killing of 19 students and two teachers Tuesday at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, suburban school leaders moved quickly Wednesday to reassure students and parents and review safety policies. District officials sent letters to commu...

Friday Pixar Putt: Noon to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday through Aug. 21 at Polk Bros. Park at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. An open-air mini-golf experience made up of 18 interactive holes inspire...

Memorial Day is a time to reflect on those who died in service to their country. A variety of events are being held over the weekend throughout the suburbs to honor their memory. Blue Star Memorial Celebration and Unveiling: 10 a.m. to noon Saturda...

Wheeling Township Elementary District 21's 800 unionized employees will receive raises of 4.5% in the coming school year under the terms of a new contract set to take effect in August. That includes teachers, teacher assistants, secretaries, registe...

Mount Prospect School District 57 has hired Eric Larson, who is currently principal of Patton Elementary School in Arlington Heights District 25, as the new principal of Lincoln Middle School, replacing Paul Suminski, who is stepping down this summe...

Outdoor farmers markets have already begun in some communities; in others, they will kick off soon. Here's where you can find locally grown vegetables, fresh fruit, baked goods and more around the suburbs: Antioch's Farmers Market: 3-7 p.m. Thursday...

Arlington Heights School District 25 has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. "This recognition is due to District 25's dedication to musi...

At its April 13 special meeting, the Fremont School District 79 Board of Education unanimously approved the hiring and contract of Dr. Trisha Kocanda as the superintendent of schools, effective July 1. "We're thrilled to announce Trisha Kocanda as ...

As tragic events continue to unfold in Ukraine, many around the world are thinking back to the Cold War-era that began after World War II and extended into the early 1990s. The Cold War included a number of tense confrontations between the United St...