Storms set off tornado sirens and downed trees and power lines in the suburbs Monday evening. The National Weather Service first issued a tornado warning at about 6 p.m. for northeastern Kane County and northwest Cook County, then later around 7 p.m...

Friday Pixar Putt: Noon to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday through Aug. 21 at Polk Bros. Park at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. An open-air mini-golf experience made up of 18 interactive holes inspire...

Memorial Day is a time to reflect on those who died in service to their country. A variety of events are being held over the weekend throughout the suburbs to honor their memory. Blue Star Memorial Celebration and Unveiling: 10 a.m. to noon Saturda...

Christopher J. Schneider and Stacey Hannem are well-respected sociologists. They're both doctors in their field. They each serve as professors at Canadian universities. They've written and edited major works focused on crucial social issues, includi...

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...

Update: Due to a forecast of rain and high winds, the Aurora Veterans Day Parade has been canceled and the ceremony has been moved indoors, with an 11 a.m. start time. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. at city hall, 44 E. Downer Place. Priority seating will ...

Fritzl's closes Fritzl's European Restaurant & Pub, a German cuisine mainstay for 36 years on Route 12 in Lake Zurich, has closed. "As we have said many times over the years, "SCHNITZEL HAPPENS!" the eatery's owners said in their ann...

A power line falling across a garage roof sparked a fire early Sunday morning that damaged a detached garage at a Bartlett residence, fire officials said. Firefighters from the Bartlett Fire District were called to the home in 100 block of North Ha...