St. John's Lutheran School in Elgin continues its more than 157-year history, accepting students for the 2023-24 school year. There are openings available in preschool, kindergarten and first grade. Accredited by the National Lutheran School Associa...

By Luke Zurawski lzurawski@dailyherald.com Starts before Friday Rotary Fest: 6-10:30 p.m. (carnival only) Wednesday, July 19; 6-10:30 p.m. Thursday, July 20; 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, July 21; 2 p.m. to midnight Saturday, July 22; and 2-9 p.m. (car...

Everyone has to eat, right? This weekend and next week, there are a variety of suburban food festivals offering tastes from around the suburbs and around the world. Here are nine to consider. Taste of Park Ridge 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturda...

Community Consolidated School District 21's board of education on June 22 voted in favor of four administrative appointments, including a new director of business services and three new assistant principals. Michael Zagar will join the district in t...

The New York-based company that owns Spring Hill Mall says it is close to reaching a deal to sell the shopping center to the village of West Dundee. Kohan Retail Investment Group representatives and village officials spoke Wednesday about the potent...

Starts before Friday Kane County Fair: 3-11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, July 12-13; noon to midnight Friday and Saturday, July 14-15; and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 16, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Grands...

You'll find beer tents at most summer fests, but festivals devoted to beer take tasting to a whole other level. Here are six this summer in the suburbs. 1. Naperville Ale Fest — Summer Edition 1-5 p.m. Saturday, July 8, at Naper Settlement, 52...