Understanding the importance of belonging — not just fitting in — is crucial to developing a successful student experience. That was one of the major take-aways from the first Superintendent's Student Advisory Council in Naperville Unit District 203...

When Lily Goodfellow was in the third grade, she began reading books about sports and became a fan of football quarterback Mark Sanchez of the New York Jets. Her mother, Nancy, had no idea what sparked this sudden interest, but it proved to be no ph...

Before Friday Lake Forest Showhouse & Gardens: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, through June 4. Shuttles leave from the North Lot of the East Lake Forest Train Station. Event showcases the talents of ...

Friday, May 5 Midwest Tulip Fest: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Kuipers Family Farm, 1N318 Watson Road, Maple Park. See up to 500,000 tulips across 7 acres, along with outdoor activities and att...

Naperville Unit District 203 officials are proposing a $331 million budget for the 2023-24 school year, which represents a 2.5% increase from this year's budget. The tentative budget was presented to the school board at Monday's meeting. Following w...

Wheaton Warrenville Unit District District 200 and its teachers union have finalized a new four-year contract that calls for 6% across-the-board salary increases for each of the next three school years and a longer elementary school day. The school ...

Baseball Records through April 23 Team Comment 1. St. Charles East (15-1) Saints score 4 in 7th to beat Geneva; 10-0 in DuKane 2. Grayslake Central (18-3) Rams celebrate record-setting 16th straight win 3. Cary-Grove (17-4) Split w...

A wave of openings in Schaumburg The early May openings of a Carvana Vending Machine overlooking the I-90 tollway and Dickey's Barbecue Pit at Streets of Woodfield are kicking off a wave of new restaurants and retailers in Schaumburg. Palat...