This weekend Elgin Fringe Festival: Friday, Sept. 7, through Sunday, Sept. 16, at various locations in downtown Elgin. Dance, comedy, drama and music in cafes, theaters, storefronts and a variety of other locations. Visual art opening reception is F...

It was a battle of the seasons Saturday at Schaumburg's annual Septemberfest. There was a late-summer storm, followed by a steamy, sunny afternoon - perfect for those enjoying the Fresh-Picked Summer Ale being served up by the Itasca Brewing Co. in ...

Nicor Gas has made a two-year commitment to two local Habitat for Humanity affiliates that will help build the homes for families in the DuPage and Fox Valley areas. Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that works in partnership with pe...

Youngock Lee, psychology lecturer at Oakton Community College, was the recipient of Oakton's 2018 Ray Hartstein Award for Outstanding Professional Excellence in Teaching for a part-time faculty member. The Northbrook resident was honored at the coll...

The Covenant Church of Schaumburg's recent neighborhood food drive collected more than 375 grocery bags of food and household items for the Schaumburg Township food pantry. It was such a success, the township thanked the church by posting a message ...

Book talks, breakfast and a game will all be part of the "Diverse Reads Kick-off Event" from 10-11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 5, in Workshop at the Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg. Open to teens and adults, the kick-...

This weekend Food Truck Fridays: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31, in the parking lot of the Lincolnshire Corporate Center, 300 Knightsbridge Parkway, Lincolnshire. Features 12 food trucks, including Toasty Cheese, Grill Chasers, Marty's Eat Wagon,...

It sounded plenty frightening. A young woman walking through Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg is approached by a stranger who blows on her ear and neck. Moments later, the 22-year-old shopper feels dizzy and lightheaded. She reports the incident to mal...