From plank roads to toll roads, and one-room school houses to flourishing universities, the suburbs and the Daily Herald have grown up since the newspaper's founding in 1872. Along the way, the region has made history with discoveries such as the to...

The suburbs have been home to some of the greatest writers, actors, sports stars and business pioneers of the past 150 years. Our list includes Oscar winners, Olympians and important historical figures - from the presidential candidate who came clos...

Harper College will celebrate the investiture of its sixth president, Dr. Avis Proctor, during a formal ceremony and swearing in Thursday, Oct. 6. Activities leading up to the investiture ceremony will recognize students, employees, community partne...

This story has been updated to correct the name of Harper College President Avis Proctor. New data shows high school students from three Northwest suburban school districts were at the forefront of a fledgling Illinois program aimed at preparin...

• Palatine resident Katherine Sawyer, Oakton Community College's chief advancement officer, is among four higher education leaders elected to serve on the board of directors of the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB), ...

The Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board is partnering with local fire departments throughout the Chicago area to conduct live burn demonstrations at their open house events. The burn demonstrations will educate the public about how quick...