Wednesday, Dec. 8, and ongoing Festival of Lights and Tree Sale: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily through Thursday, Dec. 30, at Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton. See thousands of twinkling lights, plus a selection of Christmas trees, wreaths, green...

This story has been updated to correct the state House District number in which Edith Jolly ran for election. Former Arlington Heights Trustee Edith Jolly served during a period of great transformation in the village, yet she is being remembere...

This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: Not many careers prepare you for surfing on the back of a slippery plastic hippo, flying through the air on a giant parr...

Arrest in murders of two Algonquin residents Maxim Parnov, whom police had been seeking in connection with the deaths of his mother and stepfather, both of Algonquin, was arrested in Wisconsin on Thursday morning, police said. Parnov...

A Wreaths Across America event will be hosted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, at Elk Grove Cemetery, southeast corner of Arlington Heights Road and Interstate 90. The Eli Skinner Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, ...

Ongoing Festival of Lights and Tree Sale: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily through Thursday, Dec. 30, at Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton. The zoo will be transformed into a winter wonderland with thousands of twinkling lights; a selection of Chris...

Beth Hornberg speaks Spanish fluently, which puts her right at home in her classroom at Greenbrier Elementary School in Arlington Heights, where she teaches as many as 40 students who collectively speak 19 different languages. They include Hindi, Ja...

Ongoing events Winter Arts & Craft Expo: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Dec. 20, at the Evanston Art Center, 1717 Central St., Evanston. Includes original, handmade works of jewelry, ce...

The holiday season is about to begin, and what better way to get in the spirit than by attending any of the holiday tree lighting events scheduled throughout the suburbs. You'll find caroling, carriage rides, hot chocolate, a visit with Santa and pa...

On the hunt for a unique holiday gift? Artisans and vendors will be selling their wares at various craft fairs and bazaars throughout the area now through December. Nov. 14 Artisan Craft and Food Fair: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, at Her...