Ready or not, the holiday season is upon us. Here's a look at what's happening: Lights and more lights Illumination, Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum: 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. daily through Sunday, Jan. 5, (except Dec. 2, 9, 16, 24 and 25) at The Morto...

Here's where you can find Santa and Mrs. Claus in the suburbs during the holiday season. As always, please check event organizers' websites or call before attending in case of last minute changes or cancellations. For additional holiday events, not ...

Holiday shows of all shapes and sizes are popping up around Chicago and suburbs. From big-name acts and seasonal spectacles to area choral and instrumental performances, we're sure you'll find something that stokes your holiday spirit. "Presley, Pe...

A Speedway gasoline station clerk is being praised by Aurora police for reporting suspicions that a school bus driver was drinking beer while transporting 32 students Nov. 15 for classes at Johnson Elementary School. The driver, 44-year-old Michelle...

West Chicago Mayor Ruben Pineda had a good one. “We're keeping pace as far as shutting out teams in the final game,” he said. He cited West Chicago's state championships 45 years apart — the Wildcats' 32-0 win over Mt. Carmel in the inaugural 1974 C...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker came to DuPage County Wednesday in the wake of a $45 billion infrastructure program approved by the General Assembly this summer. Lawmakers in June passed a capital bill that raised the state gas tax from 19 to 38 cents a gallon J...

Mouthy Maniscalco See Arlington Heights native Sebastian Maniscalco command an arena-sized comedy crowd with his "You Bother Me Tour" at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. $39-$350. (800) 745-3000 or unitedcenter.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, ...