Make plans to see the Chicago Sports Spectacular, St. Patrick’s Day events, Carlos Mencia and more.

Illinois honored 28 schools — including 11 suburban public and private schools — with Blue Ribbon Schools awards at an event at the Governor’s Mansion. Gov. JB Pritzker established the statewide award program after President Donald Trump’s administration abolished the national equivalent. At the event, 15 public and 13 private K-12 schools received awards for academic excellence.

Make plans to see the O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, “Dancing With The Stars Live” at the Rosemont Theatre, Maple Sugaring Days, Elmhurst’s 28th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and more.

A $12.4 million projected budget shortfall could mean cuts equaling 104 full-time positions in Naperville Unit District 203.

Nancy Goodfellow, a longtime Naperville resident who has advocated for individuals with intellectual disabilities for over two decades, will celebrate the launch of her debut novel "Special" at Anderson's Bookshop on March 21.

Make plans to see Trinity Irish Dance at The Auditorium, Chris Kattan at Austin’s Fuel Room, the Northern Illinois Boat Show at the Lake County Fairgrounds, Joffrey Ballet’s “American Icons” and more.

Thursday, Feb 19 Boys basketball Addison Trail 48, Elgin 35 Aurora Central Catholic 58, Newark 48 Carmel 61, Lakes 36 DePaul Prep 58, Warren 54 Highland Park 49, Grayslake North 48 Hinsdale Central 63, Proviso West 38 IC Catholic Prep 63, M...

Make plans to see Christopher Titus at the Chicago Improv in Schaumburg, the Travel and Adventure Show in Rosemont, the Peking Acrobats at the Genesee in Waukegan and more.

High school sports scores for Saturday, Feb. 14.

With a projected $12.4 million deficit looming, Naperville Unit District 203 officials say spending cuts will be necessary to help balance the 2027 budget.