200 years ago, on July 16, 1918 Czar Nicholas II and his family are executed in Ekaterinburg, Russia by the Bolsheviks. Join us at the Prospect Heights Public Library on Wednesday, August 15 at 7 pm as we discuss the book "Last Days of the Romanovs...

The Harper College HOPE Giving Circle's reach and impact continue to grow. The philanthropic women's group recently awarded $10,000 scholarships to three Harper students - the most recipients since the Giving Circle formed in 2016. "Someone shared a...

• Victory Gardens Theater presents its 10th annual IGNITION Festival of New Plays Friday through Sunday, Aug. 3-5, at 2433 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. The mini-fest consists of readings of six in-development plays. They include: Robert Askins' "Prosth...

Palatine Park District's Tiger Sharks Swim Team Fall Tryouts take place Monday, August 13 from 5:00-7:00pm and Tuesday, August 14 from 5:00-6:00pm at Birchwood Pool, 435 W. Illinois Avenue in Palatine. Early Bird Registration for the Short Course ta...

The Festival Chorus, a nonprofit community chorus, is currently seeking adult vocalists who enjoy the challenge of performing fine music. Entry auditions are solely for the purpose of vocal section placement. There is a registration fee, a charge f...

Ron Buch served as executive director of community services for Northwest Community Healthcare for more than 30 years, but it was a quote from the ancient Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu that drove him. Hanging on the wall of his Arlington Heights offic...

Barrington resident Veronica Potter will be honored for her World War II military service at halftime of Sunday's Chicago Sky basketball game. Potter will join other veterans in a recognition ceremony during the Sky's annual Hoops for Troops. The Sk...

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on the All-Star Game (all times local): 10:28 p.m. Bryce Harper has won the Home Run Derby in his home ballpark, providing another memory to Nationals fans in what could be his final season in Washington. Harper gave an ...