To some people, watching leaves change color is a treasured seasonal event. Those able to see fall colors know it's a momentary display before Old Man Winter appears. Some plan trips up north to catch an early glimpse of the autumn colors while oth...

Lake County's property tax levy will increase for the first time in five years to help fund a variety of programs and initiatives in a $640 million budget, including compensation to recruit and retain employees. The county board this week increased ...

A meaningful tradition stands the test of time while growing each year. WT Productions' Seasonal tradition continues on for its sixth season with "Seasonal Gifts." The tradition began with "Seasonal Ties" at Vero Voce Theater's original location in ...

If you thought Thanksgiving was creeping up, now it's standing right behind you and tapping you on the shoulder. Sweat in a chaotic kitchen? Risk a backyard turkey-fryer fire? Or make some reservations for stress-free dining out or grabbing a fully...

Ongoing Fall Flower Show: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Nov. 26 at Wilder Park Conservatory, Church Street and Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst. A seasonal display of fall flowers. epd.org. Yuletide Treasures: 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 2...

By Luke Zurawski lzurawski@dailyherald.com Ready to get in the spirit of the holidays? Here's our annual list of where you can find tree lightings happening across the suburbs over the next few weeks. Friday, Nov. 17 Illuminate Northbrook: 5:30...

Now through Dec. 23 Yuletide Treasures: 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, through Nov. 24, at the DuPage Art League, 218 W. Front St., Wheaton. DuPage Art League's annual Yuletide Treasures show features one-of-a-kind gif...

When is fire a good thing? When it's a carefully controlled, prescribed burn in your local Kane County forest preserves! Each spring and fall, the Forest Preserve District of Kane County conducts prescribed burns across prairies, woodlands and wetla...

A long-awaited new Mexican restaurant finally is welcoming diners to its stylish downtown Elgin digs. El Patio has been giving patrons a small taste of its offerings by being open on a limited basis since the summer while the finishing touches were...

The Kane County Clerk's Office will hold public demonstrations of the new Hart Verity Duo voting equipment at a series of events at libraries and community centers, Clerk John Cunningham announced. The equipment will debut in the March 19, 2024, pri...