In a special visit to District 75, Children's author Trudy Ludwig used her book, "The Invisible Boy," to inspire elementary students to be kind, inclusive and accepting. Then she invited middle school students to continue spreading her message by cr...

Starts before Friday Elgin Fringe Festival: Wednesday through Sunday, Sept. 6-10, in downtown Elgin. Opening night Wednesday at the Martini Room. Most performances are Thursday through Sunday. The 10th annual event features a variety of perform...

School District 75's BratFest has always had something for everyone, from food to games to live music. This year the 53rd annual event will include a Book Trade allowing students and adults to swap one of their own books for another one. The Distric...

Aug. 27 A Walk in the Park 2023: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, at North School Park, 410 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Hosted by the Arlington Heights Art Guild, the 52nd annual fine art show features new and returning art...

Starts before Friday Taste of Glen Ellyn: 5-10 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16 (carnival only); 5-10 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Aug. 17-18; noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19; and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, (carnival only) at the College of DuPage, ...

Starts before Friday Fan Expo Chicago: 4-9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 11-12; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. Comic and po...

• Libertyville School District 70 hired Stacey Bachar, a 28-year school finance veteran, as the district's new assistant superintendent of finance and operations. Bachar previously served as assistant superintendent of finance and operations for Ap...

• Katie O'Brien was named principal at Lincoln Early Learning Center, Mundelein, effective July 1. Lincoln Early Learning Center serves preschool and early childhood students from Hawthorn School District 73, Mundelein School District 75 and Fremon...

Starts before Friday Geneva Swedish Days: Thursday through Sunday, June 22-25, in downtown Geneva. Live music, a carnival, Kids' Day on Friday, Sweden Väst, Geneva's Got Talent music competition, multiethnic food booths, annual 5K Lopp Run at 8...

Katie O'Brien has been named the new principal for Lincoln Early Learning Center beginning July 1, 2023. Lincoln Early Learning Center serves preschool and early childhood students from Hawthorn School District 73, Mundelein School District 75, and ...