Kane County officials are poised to vote on the new boundaries for the 24 county board seats, though an overall lack of trust in the census data being used may result in something less than unanimous approval. A task force of county board members an...

Halloween is Sunday, Oct. 31. Some communities are offering printable signs for those who wish to inform trick-or-treaters that their household is opting out of giving candy. See your town's website for guidelines and more information. The followin...

Re-enacting the original 1938 Orson Welles' script, Improv Playhouse will produce the classic Bram Stoker novel "Dracula" as a staged radio drama Friday and Saturday, Oct. 29-30. "We're unbelievably excited about putting this drama up with our acto...

The Coleman family knew very little about Parkinson's disease when their patriarch, Tony, was diagnosed with the neurodegenerative disorder in 2016. Tony had been fatigued and his movements had slowed. At age 56, he suspected his health was comprom...

It's time to get moving to help people who have a hard time doing just that. Moving Day Chicago, which raises funds for Parkinson's disease research, will take place Sunday, Oct. 24, at Soldier Field. This celebration of movement features a family-f...

Round Lake Beach has a new full-time village administrator for the first time in nearly three decades. Mark Rooney has 25 years experience in suburban government, with stints in Highwood, Wheeling, North Chicago and Carpentersville. He assumed full...