When he started as parks foreman in January 2015, Rick Krocza had a somewhat surprising goal for Century Park in Vernon Hills. The park already was a marquee destination in the Vernon Hills Park District, but Krocza envisioned it as an accredited ar...

This weekend Scarecrow Trail: 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily through Tuesday, Oct. 31, at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Nature-themed scarecrows created by local Scout troops line Meadow Lake Trail. $9-$14. mortonarb.org. Cosley Zoo's Pumpk...

More than 30 people have died in the deadliest week of wildfires in California history. The victims include a couple who recently celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary, a woman born with a spinal defect who worked to help others despite her own ...

KUTUPALONG, Bangladesh (AP) - A trawler carrying Rohingya Muslims fleeing violence in Myanmar capsized, killing at least five people, as the country's leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, blamed a misinformation campaign for fueling a crisis the U.N. says has ...

An effort to expand and modernize career, technical and vocational education programs nationwide could benefit local community colleges and high schools, its sponsors say. U.S. Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Glenn Thompson of Pennsylvania - the lead ...

HOUSTON (AP) - The Latest on Tropical Depression Harvey (all times local): 8:25 p.m. Harris County residents have been calling meteorologist Jeff Lindner a hero for his frequent updates throughout Harvey and its flooding aftermath. A Houston man set...

The company that owns Stratford Square Mall is looking to spend nearly $50 million over the next four years as part of its effort to improve the Bloomingdale facility. So village officials are considering a proposal that would allow StreetMac LLC to...

The Cary Park District will host a variety of events and activities for younger children this fall. Zumba Kids Black Light Party: Zumba Kids features the famous Zumba Fitness music, rhythms, and beats broken into kid-friendly routines. Giving...

Editor's note: For two years, Charles Fulco, a science teacher from Massachusetts, has toured the nation on NASA and American Astronomical Society grants to educate students (including a group in Naperville in May) about Monday's solar eclipse. ...

This year's awards and winners are: • Kids' Best Friend Award - Tom M. Carroll, Executive Vice President and CAO (retired), RR Donnelley • Making a Difference Award - The Rotary Club of Naperville, The Rotary Club of Naperville/Sunrise, and The ...