Make plans for the Grayslake Antique Bottle and Advertising Show, the Chicago Toy and Game Fair in Rosemont, Veterans Day events throughout the suburbs and more.

Democratic Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi of Schaumburg held a press conference at the Itasca Fire Department Tuesday to speak with others about the work his office has continued to complete amid this month’s government shutdown.

Democratic voters in Illinois’ largely suburban 9th Congressional District will have plenty of options when they cast primary ballots next spring.

A 35-year-old man was shot in the foot outside of a Hanover Park apartment complex Thursday night.

Halloween is on Friday, Oct. 31, and many communities have set trick-or-treating hours. Some towns also are hosting downtown trick-or-treating events.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials Thursday announced the arrest of a Hanover Park police officer from Montenegro, accused of being in the country illegally.

Add Mundelein to the growing list of suburbs taking on battery-powered bikes and scooters and related safety issues.

Members of marching bands from Elgin Area School District U-46's five high schools will be performing in the Marching Band Showcase on Thursday, Oct. 16.

Amid a looming shortfall and concerns about layoffs, Metra directors Friday approved the release of a tentative $1.1 billion operating budget for 2026 that includes fare hikes of up to 15%. “I love my job. But I worry for my colleagues and I who are facing the real threat of major service cuts and pink slips in 2027,” conductor Orlando Rojas told Metra officials.