This weekend ArtsFest-St. Charles: Runs through Sunday, Sept. 16, in venues around St. Charles. The eighth annual event, by the St. Charles Arts Council and St. Charles Park District, features multiple artistic disciplines in venues all over the cit...

Ever since she received groceries and presents for her kids around Christmas 34 years ago, Juanita Martinez has been paying it forward. She helps families who know her as the empathetic and longtime face of the Wayne Township food pantry and general...

The Bridge Youth and Family Services (The Bridge), a Palatine-based nonprofit that helps young people and families achieve social and emotional health, is hosting its second annual 'Color Run' on Saturday, September 15, 2018. "The Bridge provides...

The mobile food pantry run by Al Pioch and his neighbors can serve up to 200 households a year, but there's one face in the crowd he will never forget. He doesn't press people to open up when they receive groceries in the parking lot of the Wayne To...

As a new school year begins, it is also the start of more advanced and tougher homework assignments. There is no shame in seeking additional help, and no reason to break the bank. For $45 per semester, the Hanover Township Tutoring Services Program...

A referendum question about funding for mental health services in Elgin Township will not be on the ballot in November, after an electoral board ruled this week in favor of an objector. Maureen Manning, of the Community Crisis Center, filed a refere...

Hanover Township will ask its voters for a property tax hike Nov. 6 that would provide $1 million a year for three specific enhancements to its youth services. Township Supervisor Brian McGuire said the funding would allow officials to triple their ...