Andrew Carlin of St. Charles shares how he got involved with – and now leads -- the AfterImage Film Festival in St. Charles, which opened Thursday and runs through Sunday, April 14.

Imagine a book club focused on death and grief. That’s what Hands of Hope began this year with its Turning the Page Book Club.

Democratic incumbent state Rep. Matt Hanson appears to have fended off a progressive challenger in the primary race for the 83rd Illinois House District seat. As of 9:50 p.m. Tuesday, Hanson had captured 3,847 votes, according to unofficial tallies f...

Mark your calendars for performances by Dan + Shay, Dionne Warwick, Elle King, One Night of Queen and Ali Wong, plus Navy Pier’s Holi celebration and more happening this week.

Elgin Public House for sale after owner announces retirement Seventeen years after fulfilling his longtime dream of opening a restaurant, Elgin Public House owner Greg Shannon has put the downtown staple up for sale, saying it’s time to retire. ...

St. Charles, Geneva and Batavia are all preparing for garage sale season with this year’s citywide garage sale events. These basically give those who enjoy visiting garage sales on specific days the opportunity to cruise all over the place, using a map or phone app to find the sales.

Get in the spring spirit with egg hunts for kids, dogs and even adults; breakfasts and lunches with the Bunny; and even a helicopter egg drop. Here’s a sampling of upcoming events across the suburbs.

Mark your calendars for performances by The Ides of March, Warrant, and Boy Band Night, plus check out St. Patrick’s Day events, The Chicago Sports Spectacular in Rosemont and more happening this week.

Freshman state Rep. Matt Hanson, a former Kane County Board member, heads into the final stretch of his primary campaign with support from Illinois Democratic leaders and some high-profile endorsements. But the first-term incumbent is facing a progr...