One constituent cut right to the chase with a question for Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi on Saturday. It was at The Grand at Twin Lakes senior living facility in Palatine, the first location of 17 planned "listening sessions" by Kaegi to reach ou...

At TMS's Oral History Day, twelve speakers visited Thomas to share their unique experience with a variety of historical and famous events. All had a personal connection with a major historical event like the Holocaust, Japanese Internment Camps, Wor...

South students prepare for their performance of Annie Jr. The production empowered students to work on lighting, sound, costumes, backdrops, and, of course, acting. There were three shows at South Middle School, all with packed, enthusiastic crowds....

More than 2,700 people are expected to be in attendance on Saturday, April 6, at the 19th annual Chicagoland Invitational Concert Band Festival at John Hersey High School in Arlington Heights. Forty-five student bands from various local and statewi...

Palatine Public Library District voters will be asked to approve a property tax increase to generate extra annual income for building upgrades and other needs. An April 2 ballot question from the library will seek permission to boost the annual prop...

Bio Name: Lisa Griffin City: Arlington Heights Office sought: School Board Member District 59 Age: 53 Family: Steve-husband Addie-daughter Occupation: Business Development Consultant Education: BS Elementary Education Certifications in ESL...

Balancing acts Marvel at traditional Chinese acrobatics, dance and costumes when the Golden Dragon Acrobats perform on Saturday at the College of Lake County's Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. $31-$36. ...

Rancor over the Elk Grove Township Elementary District 59 curriculum has led to a crowded field of school board candidates - at least one of whom suggested it could cost the superintendent his job. Seven candidates - including one longtime incumbent...

A sharp spike in flu-related absences at South Middle School on Wednesday and Thursday was an aberration even within Arlington Heights Elementary District 25, but government health officials see such cluster cases as a reason to remind the public ab...