Jeff Sefcik admits he isn't your prototypical middle school principal. Sefcik, 49, never wears a suit, and his shoes have definitely seen better days. "I'm not comfortable in a suit," he said. "Probably because I'd ruin it cleaning up after a kid ...

Eastern jazz Hear how Moravian folk songs blend with modern jazz when The Emil Viklický Grand Moravia Trio performs on Sunday at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. $25; $20 students. (847) 577-2121 or metr...

All Animal Expo See reptiles, birds, ferrets, hedgehogs, puppies, kittens and more at the All Animal Expo in Building 1 of the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton. Guests can purchase animal supplies like food, cages, tanks, toy...

'Comedian' comedian If you're curious to see how Orny Adams has progressed since appearing in Jerry Seinfeld's documentary "Comedian," then catch him live at the Improv Comedy Showcase at Woodfield Mall, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $17 plus a two-...

A look back at some of the crime and justice stories that grabbed headlines in 2016 ... January Murder-suicide: A 55-year-old man, Daniel Kudrna, shoots his estranged wife, Catherine Lee Kudrna, 54, and then himself inside their Bloomingdale home....

Leaders of suburban faith communities came together Sunday to share messages of peace, unity and religious harmony during the 2017 World Peace Day Interfaith Prayer Service in Naperville. Dozens of faith practitioners, including members of Baha'i, B...

One of our favorite things during the holiday season is catching up with the young men and women we have profiled over the years in our Suburban Standouts column. And it never fails - no matter how much time has passed, they always impress us with ...

From wastewater treatment to new hotels and development, Fox Valley area mayors cite their biggest accomplishments this past year and what they are looking forward to in 2017. Here's what your town's leader says: Algonquin Village President John Sc...