The mother of a Sleepy Hollow teen who died under mysterious circumstances in 2009 has paid for billboards in Algonquin and Cary offering a $30,000 reward for information leading to a criminal conviction.

Make plans for multiple productions of “The Nutcracker,” Christmas concerts throughout the suburbs, holiday light shows, markets and craft fairs and more.

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.

Boys basketball Burlington Central 78, Crystal Lake Central 51 Crystal Lake South 54, Huntley 49 Geneva 51, Wheaton Warrenville South 41 Glenbard North 75, St. Charles East 46 Grayslake Central 47, Round Lake 29 Libertyville 64, Stevenson 50 Pra...

Downed live wires in front of a home in Algonquin caused electrical sparks and a small fire Wednesday morning, officials reported.

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.

If you’re looking to get in the holiday spirit, check out these creative pop-ups bringing cheer to the suburbs.

Boys basketball Fenton 37th Annual Chuck Mitchell Thanksgiving Tournament Fremd 69, Evanston 55 (title) Glenbrook North Tournament Glenbrook North 62, Conant 52 (title) St. Charles East Ron Johnson Thanksgiving Tournament Schaumbu...

With holidays approaching, my annual book reviews offer suggestions for biking gift lists, your own or others. First, however, positive bicycling news: League of American Bicyclists recently awarded official Bicycle Friendly University status to three Illinois institutions on Nov. 13, including Elgin’s Judson University.

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.