Boys basketball Bloomington/Normal State Farm Holiday Classic Consolation - Large Schools Metea Valley 53, Glenwood 37 Wheaton Warrenville South 50, Bradley-Bourbonnais 22 Wheaton Warrenville South 38, Mahomet-Seymour 32 Rochester 50, ...

Make plans for variations of “The Nutcracker,” Tom Arnold at American Place Casino, Under the Streetlamp’s “Hip to the Holidays,” the International Gem and Jewelry Show in Rosemont, dining with Santa, Handel’s “Messiah” and more.

Make plans for Dickens in Dundee, tree lightings, Warrenville Holly Days, Jingle Bell Jubilee, Mundelein Winter Tree Lighting Festival, West Chicago Frosty Fest and more.

Wednesday, November 26 Boys basketball Crystal Lake Central Tournament Crystal Lake Central 62, Elk Grove 49 Grant 94, Elgin 41 DeLaSalle Turkey Tournament Benet 78, DeLaSalle 43 Downers Grove North Thanksgiving Tournament Li...

College commitment Softball Naperville Central senior Natalie Lau, a three-year varsity player, committed to Penn. Tuesday, November 25 Boys basketball Downers Grove North Thanksgiving Tournament Metea Valley 77, SH Unity Chr...

Addison Trail Coach: Cory Little, first season. Last season’s record: 17-15 overall, 6-6 in the West Suburban Gold (third place). Top returners: Manuel Roque, sr., G/F; Camren Salerno, sr., G/F; Vincent Blonda, sr., F; Marcello Sarac...

Make plans for tree lightings and productions of “The Nutcracker” throughout the area, Naperville Holiday Parade of Lights, Christmas at Cantigny Light Show, the Vienna Boys Choir, “Elf The Musical” on stage and more.

Football IHSA State Semifinals Class 8A #1 Mt. Carmel 42, #4 Fremd 21 #11 Oswego 10, #23 Lockport 7 Class 7A #25 St. Rita 54, #13 Batavia 34 #6 Brother Rice 45, #15 Downers Grove North 17 Class 6A #11 Fenwick 28, #1 Nazareth ...

A community tree lighting is a great way to kick off the holidays. Here’s where they are happening around the suburbs.

Make plans for Aurora Christkindlmarket, Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s Holiday Magic, Chicago Sports Spectacular in Rosemont, Turkey Trots, winter festivals, Santa sightings, Thanksgiving events and more.