In any other year, a decline of nearly 1,350 students might have resulted in less staff at Elgin Area School District U-46 schools. But 2021 wasn't just any other year, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. “They survived some pretty trying times, and I'...

Editor's note: This file has been updated to reflect events that have been canceled. Monday, July 4 CANCELED: Itasca Fourth of July celebration: 4-10:30 p.m. Monday, July 4, from Hamilton Lakes, I-390 and Park Boulevard, Itasca. Food vendors and Ch...

Party showdowns for Cook County president, sheriff and assessor, as well as in the 27th state Senate and 51st state House districts, are among the most hotly contested primary races Northwest suburban voters will decide Tuesday. And residents of Arl...

Friday, June 24 Lunch in the Park: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, June 24, at Milwaukee Avenue and West Church Street, Libertyville. Live music and food vendors. mainstreetlibertyville.org. Summer Events at The Shell: 11 a.m. to noon Friday, June 24...

Friday “Grads & Grease” Carnival: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday, June 10-12, in the Highwood Metra Station Parking Lot, 317 Green Bay Road, Highwood. “Grease” movie-themed carnival. Attendees dressed in “Grease”-themed attire and 2022 ...

A prankster, a family man, and a father figure to others. Ken Marabella was all of those, but he also was deadly serious when there was work to be done. It all came to bear as Mundelein's first village administrator, from January 1975 until April 2...

Friday MainStreet Libertyville's First Fridays: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, June 3, on Main Street in Libertyville. Music, refreshments, special discounts and more. Free. mainstreetlibertyville.org. Pixar Putt: Noon to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday an...

Some 125+ recently celebrated at the McDonalds Grand ReOpen VIP Party, at 665 S Rt 83, Mundelein. All enjoyed refreshments, appetizers, speeches, ribbon cutting, special appearance by Hamburglar, meet 'n greet, mix 'n mingle, cake cutting, and fun f...

Friday Pixar Putt: Noon to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday through Aug. 21 at Polk Bros. Park at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. An open-air mini-golf experience made up of 18 interactive holes inspire...