With Thanksgiving in the rear view mirror, it's time for local villages to turn into winter wonderlands with festive decorations and sparkling lights. Here are some of the tree-lighting ceremonies and light displays in and around the Northwest subur...

After working nearly 35 years as a neuroscientist, Talat Khan faced the biggest challenge of her life: navigating retirement. "I didn't have any clue. I was a scientist in the lab," said Khan, of Darien, who immigrated from Hyderabad, India, in the ...

Here's where you can find Santa and Mrs. Claus in the suburbs during the holiday season. As always, please check event organizers' websites or call before attending in case of last minute changes or cancellations. For additional holiday events, not ...

An overview of the U.S. citizenship process will be presented in English and Spanish from 6:30-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 17 at the Hanover Park Branch of the Schaumburg Township District Library, 1266 Irving Park Rd. Registration is required for this...

Bloomingdale Township's Mental Health Board recently awarded more than $663,000 in funding to local organizations serving township residents in the areas of mental health, developmental disabilities and substance abuse. Supervisor Michael D. Hovde J...

Suburban commuters could be in for a slick and slow drive into work today, as forecasters predict overnight snow that could leave several inches of accumulation and "hazardous" conditions across the area. The National Weather Service issued a winter...