Cook County Commissioner Kevin B. Morrison will host Earth, Air, Water and Fire Day, featuring a fishing derby, casting lessons, kids tree climb, guided hikes and other family fun activities in the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Free and open to t...

Elgin Community College and its partners are preparing for the 10th anniversary of Project Backpack, a community-based initiative to benefit area students in need. Donations of school supplies will be accepted through Friday, July 12, at several lo...

The Hanover Township Summer Open Gym Program will run through Aug. 2 at five locations throughout the township. Youth will participate in a combination of team-building activities, recreation, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) projec...

This weekend 36th annual Chicago Blues Festival: Friday through Sunday, June 7-9, at Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Features a diverse lineup celebrating the blues from the past, present and future. Daily schedule varies: Bobby Rush ...

Join the Northern DuPage and NW Cook County American Cancer Society Relay For Life on Friday, June 7. It will be at the Lake Park High School East Campus, 600 S. Medinah Road, Roselle. The opening ceremony is at 6 p.m., the closing ceremony is at mi...

Shows, events Saturday, June 1: Sixth annual Glen Ellyn Vintage Auto Fest, Stacy's Tavern Museum & Glen Ellyn History Center. 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. $10 in advance with check or money order payable to the Glen Ellyn Historical Society; $15 at the gate, loc...

This weekend Lincolnshire Food Truck Fridays: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 31, at the Lincolnshire Corporate Center, 300 Knightsbridge Pkwy., Lincolnshire. Features a variety of food trucks and entertainment. Free admission. lincolnshireil.gov. 34t...

Nikita Basu, James B. Conant High School Hometown: Schaumburg Parents: Pinaki and Tanushree Basu Sponsor: Margaret Roesslein, school counselor GPA: 5.175 on a 4.0 weighted scale Test scores: SAT: 1580 Planned major: Computer science Awards, ho...

Hoffman Estates authorities are investigating the cause of a fire late Tuesday that caused an estimated $200,000 damage to a vacant home on the north side of the village. Firefighters called to the home in the 3900 block of North Charlemagne Drive a...

The Hanover Township Summer Open Gym Program will run June 3 through Aug. 2 at five locations throughout the township. Youth will participate in a combination of team-building activities, recreation, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math...