George and Nelle Fabyan would likely be pleased to see how their former home at 1511 S. Batavia Ave. has been kept up as the Fabyan Villa Museum through Preservation Partners of the Fox Valley. But maybe not so much regarding a nearby house that one...

On Wednesday, Feb. 16, bestselling romance author Jasmine Guillory will discuss her newest novel "While We Were Dating" virtually at 7 p.m. with libraries around the state. Guillory is a writer, lawyer and New York Times bestselling author of six ro...

If you are interested in helping an adult communicate in English, you will want to attend Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley's free tutor training workshop. The workshop will meet from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Feb. 8-17, at the St. Char...

Festivals Winter Fest at Winter Lights: 4:30-6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, at Oak Brook Park District Central Park West, 1450 Forest Gate Road, Oak Brook. Outdoor event featuring firepits, s'mores kits and music. Plus, enjoy the Winter Lights at Centr...

Trailblazing politicians. Dedicated community servants. Business leaders whose philanthropic work enriched their communities. And a Tuskegee Airman who participated in the civil rights movement and became a longtime educator. These are among the res...

Ongoing Festival of Lights and Tree Sale: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily through Thursday, Dec. 30, at Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton. The zoo will be transformed into a winter wonderland with thousands of twinkling lights; a selection of Chris...

Thousands of gently-used books will be available for purchase during the Friends of Geneva Public Library's Christmas Walk Book Sale Dec. 3-5 at Geneva Public Library, 227 S. Seventh St. The sale offers books in a variety of genres. There will be a ...

Ongoing events Winter Arts & Craft Expo: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Dec. 20, at the Evanston Art Center, 1717 Central St., Evanston. Includes original, handmade works of jewelry, ce...

The holiday season is about to begin, and what better way to get in the spirit than by attending any of the holiday tree lighting events scheduled throughout the suburbs. You'll find caroling, carriage rides, hot chocolate, a visit with Santa and pa...