The St. Francis girls basketball players can be forgiven if they thought there was more than one Alexa Sharkey on the court for host Wheaton Academy on Friday. Sharkey posted a triple-double with 20 points, 10 rebounds and 10 steals to lead the Warr...

• Submit events at least two weeks in advance to Melynda Findlay via e-mail, mfindlay@dailyherald.com, or fax, (630) 955-0895. Thursday • Community High School District 94 Future Business Leaders of America will present "Something's A Foot," a varie...

"The Nutcracker" is a holiday tradition. The region's best-known show is the Joffery Ballet's in downtown Chicago. However, there are many quality productions of the holiday classic in the suburbs. Chicago Festival Ballet Von Heidecke Chicago Fest...

College of Lake County sophomore Tiffany Lehner ran cross country for the first time in the fall. "My endurance and speed is way up," said Lehner, a sophomore center who is the only returner from last year's women's basketball team. Lehner's increas...

The Humanitarian Service Project is looking for people to donate new Christmas presents for the 1,400 needy children served by the Carol Stream not-for-profit group. The agency's program, called the Christmas Offering Project, also provides grocerie...

Addison Trail Coach: Brendan Lyons (first year). Last season: 1-24, 0-12 (seventh) in the West Suburban Gold. Lost to Marmion 60-58 in the Class AA Glenbard North regional quarterfinals. Top players: G Vince Beachem, sr.; G Matt Davies, sr.; F Vince...

It's memorable anytime a coach wins his first game with a new school. For Tom Shields, CLC's basketball win at the College of DuPage on Tuesday will be extra memorable. After leading the entire game, DuPage rallied and eventually three overtimes we...