Earth Day is Saturday, April 22, with Arbor Day soon to follow on April 28. A variety of suburban events offer opportunities to learn about the environment, get tips on going green, volunteer or just enjoy the outdoors. Check out our list. All week ...

Before Friday “The Book of Mormon”: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, April 11-14; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, April 15; and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 16, at Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St., Chicago. The nine-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical ...

Even before the first semester was up, the Round Lake Area Unit District 116 school board was on its way to increasing the base pay for substitute teachers for the second time in less than a year. The district now is paying a daily base rate of $180...

Ongoing Santa Claus at Geneva Commons: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily through Dec. 18 at Geneva Commons, 410 Commons Drive, Geneva. Stop by Santa's station at Geneva Commons for a visit, a photo and treats. shopgenevacommons.com. “The Immersive Nutcr...

Friday, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day. It's an opportunity to thank veterans for their service, and to learn more about and honor those who have served our country. Here's a look at some ceremonies and events happening across the suburbs. Nov. 11 Vetera...

Starts before Friday Sandwich Fair: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, Sept. 7-9; 8 a.m. to midnight Saturday, Sept. 10; and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, at the Sandwich Fairgrounds, 15730 Pratt Road, Sandwich. Carnival, food, ve...

Aug. 28 A Walk in the Park 2022: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, at North School Park, 410 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Hosted by the Arlington Heights Art Guild, the 51st annual fine art show features new and returning arti...

Daily Goebbert's Fall Festival: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Monday, Oct. 31, at 42W813 Reinking Road, Pingree Grove. Animals, mazes, wagon rides, pig races and more. See website for activity hours. Tickets are $17 on weekdays, $20 on weekends and ...

Starts before Friday 2022 Chicago World's Fair of Money: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Aug. 18-19, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Hall F, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. View million...