The Elgin Symphony Orchestra, together with the Elgin Master Chorale, will perform two of the best known and beloved choral works of all time - Vivaldi's brilliant Gloria and Mozart's transcendent Requiem - at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, and 2:30 p...

The Batavia Public Library will host its third annual "Science & Art Fair" from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, at the library, 10 S. Batavia Ave. Families with children in preschool through eighth grade are invited to explore a variety of exhi...

Elgin Symphony Orchestra Music Director Andrew Grams takes to the podium Jan. 5-7 to conduct the first ESO program of the new year, which has a distinct Slavic flair. Liszt's famous Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 opens the concert, which also features Dvo...

For as many years as most Geneva youths could remember - about 45 years, to be exact - Edith Gibson taught them proper etiquette, social skills and dance steps. It was called the "Fortnightlies," and hundreds, if not thousands, of children in grades...

Horse-drawn carriage rides, holiday parades, lights shows and visits from Santa abound at winter festivals this weekend in the suburbs. Check out our list. Ongoing Cosley Zoo Festival of Lights and Tree Sale: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. through Dec. 30 at Cosl...

When is the last time you dozed off in a movie theater? Well, it might happen again soon. The holidays mean festive times, but they also mean movie time. Thus, the Classic Cinemas at Charlestowne Mall in St. Charles is making changes at the right ti...

Even though Santa is getting ready for Christmas Eve, he seems to be just about everywhere nowadays. How? We don't know. But at the Daily Herald, we put together a list where you can find Kriss Kringle in the suburbs. The hot event? If you scored t...

Addison Tree-lighting Ceremony: 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec, 1, village hall and green and Addison Historical District, 1 Friendship Plaza. Visit with Santa and Christmas characters, ride the Christmas Express, listen to Christmas carolers, experience a...

The University of Illinois Extension celebrated its Kane County Master Gardeners with an awards and appreciation night in October. The dedicated volunteer group has already completed more than 3,875 hours of service for 2017. "Annually, our Master G...

Addison Tree-lighting Ceremony: 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec, 1, village hall and green and Addison Historical District, 1 Friendship Plaza. Visit with Santa and Christmas characters, ride the Christmas Express, listen to Christmas carolers, experien...