Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein doesn't have enough parking spots for students who drive to campus. About 1½ miles to the west, many of the parking spots at Mundelein's enormous Metra station lot go unused each day - which means unreali...

This week Naperville's Ribfest: Noon to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, July 3-6, at Knoch Park, 724 S. West St., Naperville. “Last Nights at Knoch” features a variety of ribs, food, drinks, a carnival, rides, kids' area, two stages of music and...

This July, Bensenville School District 2 is launching a three-day “jump-start” camp for incoming kindergartners before the school year starts. “They just need a little boost before they get into the actual kinder program,” said Kay Dugan, assistant ...

NOTE: This editorial has been updated to correct that Kevin Myers is superintendent of Mundelein High School District 120. Suburban fireworks leading up to July 4 - and stretching a few days beyond it - start Saturday, with displays planned for...

We confess to a certain sense of eager anticipation as Mundelein High School District 120 and Mundelein Elementary School District 75 look to a new school year with a shared superintendent. The districts announced the plan a little over a year ago, ...

Officials at two Mundelein-based school districts planning to share key administrators to save money are close to finalizing the financial details of the deal. The arrangement between Mundelein High School District 120 and Mundelein Elementary Schoo...

Editor's note: This list has been updated to include Oak Brook canceling its Wednesday, July 3, fireworks due to severe weather and field conditions, according to the Village of Oak Brook website. Independence Day is fast approaching, but why wait ...

Blues cues Bobby Rush, Bettye LaVette and Ruthie Foster are just a few of the headliners for the 36th annual Chicago Blues Festival this weekend at multiple stages across Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Free admission. (312) 742-...

Shows, events Saturday, June 1: Sixth annual Glen Ellyn Vintage Auto Fest, Stacy's Tavern Museum & Glen Ellyn History Center. 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. $10 in advance with check or money order payable to the Glen Ellyn Historical Society; $15 at the gate, loc...