Madeline Bozik launched Maddie's Mitten March in 2008, when she was just 10 years old, to collect coats, hats, gloves and other winter apparel and give it to people in need. Now, more than a decade later and in the midst of a pandemic that has many ...

Here's what's happening Friday with the pandemic in the U.S.: THREE THINGS TO KNOW TODAY - After months of serving as a role model in the fight against COVID-19, California has seen infections race out of control for weeks. It now has the worst coro...

Maddie's Mitten March will host a winter-gear giveaway with coats, hats and gloves from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, outside the North Aurora Police Department, 200 S. Airport Road in North Aurora. People in need are invited. Maddie's Mitten Marc...

More stories online First Folio Theatre's online winter reading series continues with artistic associate Cassy Schillo reading Hans Christian Andersen's "The Little Match Girl." Also streaming online is playwright Joseph Zettelmaier reading H.P...

We said goodbye to several notable suburban residents in 2020. They left indelible marks on their communities through impressive accomplishments and dedicated public service. The list includes local officials and community, religious and business le...

Orthodontic Experts is proud to announce that the practice has added another orthodontist to the team. It is always amazing to see how much Orthodontic Experts is growing and expanding in 2021. As Dr. Yaroslav Yarmolyuk, founder and president, said,...

Christmas car caravans. Live nativities with masked volunteers performing to socially distanced audiences. Virtual and drive-in religious services. Suburban Christian congregations are adapting yuletide festivities this year due to COVID-19 pandemic...

The first comprehensive demographic report on Illinois Muslims is underway and initial findings are expected to be completed by fall 2021. The Illinois Muslim Civic Coalition is partnering with the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding and t...

It was just one case. Illinois' sole COVID-19 infection was announced Jan. 24 and the public moved on. One case became 19 on March 10. Nineteen infections morphed into 46 on March 13, prompting Gov. J.B. Pritzker to close schools and urge people to...