The Rotary Club of Palatine will hold its 13th annual Oktoberfest Friday, Sept. 17, through Sunday, Sept. 19, on the corner of Smith and Slade streets in downtown Palatine, south of the Metra train station. The event runs 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, ...

A 20-year-old Streamwood resident died after a three-vehicle crash early Friday morning in Hoffman Estates that injured four others. Police said the vehicles were all headed south when the crash occurred just before 3 a.m. in the intersection of Hig...

This weekend Elgin Fringe Fest: Through Sunday, Sept. 12, at locations throughout Elgin. The inclusive celebration of the arts includes a variety of performances. All Fringe attendees must visit Fringe Central, at 15 Ziegler Court, to pick up ticket...

“Where were you when the world stopped turning?” The titular lyrics of country singer Alan Jackson's emotional ballad, released in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks serve as the foundation around which this year's remembrance ceremon...

Deer must be freed from rope swing in Barrington Lake County sheriff's deputies relied on a wildlife rehab expert to free a buck tangled in a rope swing in Barrington. Video shows how she got him free with the help of some sedation t...

The Chicago Bears announced Thursday that head coach Peter Panagakis of Wheeling has been named the Chicago Bears High School Coach of the Week for Week 1. The Coach of the Week is sponsored by Athletico Physical Therapy. The Bears will make a $2,0...

When Lake County sheriff's deputy Tommy Flores got the call regarding a rope and an entangled deer, he thought the animal might have wrapped itself around a tree. Instead, he and his partner, deputy Ann Mock, encountered a much different and potent...

Illinois' mask mandate returns Monday with one big change for businesses: This time, they won't face fines if they fail to get scofflaw patrons to comply. "That's a significant change for us," said Rob Karr, president and CEO of the Illinois Retail ...

The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce Women's Biz Net will honor four local women leaders during the chamber's fourth annual Outstanding Women Leaders Awards Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Biltmore Country Club, 160 Biltmore...