Ongoing Winter Bryn Marwkets: 3-7 p.m. Fridays and 1-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Feb. 12 at the Bryn Mawr Historic District, 1052 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Chicago. Features local vendors, makers and artists, plus kids' activities, hands-on d...

This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: Sometimes all it takes to make people feel good is to be there for them. And then maybe lick their face. That's the prem...

As we look forward to the promise of 2023, we remember those we've lost this year in the Fox Valley and DuPage County areas. Educators, community and business leaders, philanthropists - all helped shape the communities in which we live. They left i...

On Dec. 3, Montgomery-based Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity dedicated the Lopez family home at 656 Spruce St. in Aurora. The ceremony featured prayers, housewarming gifts and presentation of a ceremonial house key. Habitat volunteers and contractors...

Gail Borden Public Library is hosting a variety of winter activities, including programs on Ukrainian culture, Dutch history and a Three Kings Celebration. Register for library programs at gailborden.info/events, by calling (847) 429-4597 or in pers...

Out with the old and in with the new! A bit trite, yes, but true. And restaurants and bars across the suburbs are saying goodbye to 2022 and hello to 2023 with a plethora of New Year's Eve specials, parties, champagne toasts, dancing, live music, br...

Millions of dollars for Chicago-area projects and programs are included in the $1.7 trillion spending package awaiting President Joe Biden's signature. Libraries, homeless shelters, health care organizations and schools are just some of the benefici...