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...

This weekend Cosley Zoo Pumpkin Fest: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Sunday, Oct. 31, at Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton. See thousands of pumpkins while visiting the animals. Children's rides, plus apples, gourds, pumpkins, cider, corns...

The Bloomingdale Park District Museum is hosting two exhibitions this month, including one featuring the work of fiber artists. Both exhibitions - Women's Journeys in Fiber present "COLOR: Emotion, Interaction, Energy" and the Bloomingdale Artists G...

This weekend Cosley Zoo Pumpkin Fest: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, through Sunday, Oct. 31, at Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton. See thousands of pumpkins while visiting the animals. Children's rides and apples, gourds, pumpkins, cider, co...

Thousands of Indian Americans gathered last week under an outdoor tent to celebrate the Hindu festival of Ganesh Chaturthi in Aurora. The festival, which began Sept. 10 and ends Tuesday, honors the birth of Lord Ganesh, known as the "Remover of Obst...

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...

On Wednesday, Aug. 25, the League of Women Voters of Roselle-Bloomingdale will host a "Drinks & Dialogue" event from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the outdoor beer garden of Wolfden Brewery Company, 112 W. Lake St. in Bloomingdale. The special guests for the ...

This weekend Algonquin Founders' Days: 4-10 p.m. Thursday, July 22; 4-11 p.m. Friday, July 23; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 24; and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, July 25, at Spella Park, 2610 Harnish Drive, Algonquin. 59th annual festival has ...

This weekend Lake County Greek Fest: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday through Sunday, July 9-11, at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 1400 N. O'Plaine Road, Libertyville. Greek food, raffle, music from '80s cover band The Breakfast Club from 6-9 p.m. Fri...

Editor's note: An earlier version of this story should have read the Elgin Area School District U-46 board resumed in-person meetings with most board members attending on-site since schools reopened more fully in April and moving forward the boa...