Aurora Central Catholic Coach: Josh Izzo, third season. Last season’s record: 4-28 overall, 0-8 in the CCL White (ninth place). Top returners: Nick Czerak, jr., G/F; Myles Manuel, soph., F. Key newcomers: Marcus McGill, jr., G. ...

Addison Trail Coach: Cory Little, first season. Last season’s record: 17-15 overall, 6-6 in the West Suburban Gold (third place). Top returners: Manuel Roque, sr., G/F; Camren Salerno, sr., G/F; Vincent Blonda, sr., F; Marcello Sarac...

MSL East Buffalo Grove Coach: Kevin Geldon (4th year) Last season’s record: 10-21 Top returners: Alex Sirbu, Jr. (6-9, F/C); Edwin Karnauchovas, So. (5-9, G); Dylan Ronczkowski, Jr. (6-1, F) Key newcomers: Brady Goetz, Sr. (...

Make plans for tree lightings and productions of “The Nutcracker” throughout the area, Naperville Holiday Parade of Lights, Christmas at Cantigny Light Show, the Vienna Boys Choir, “Elf The Musical” on stage and more.

On a snowy golf course in Iowa, Harper College cross country coach Jim Macnider earned his 10th NJCAA Division III men’s cross country title to go with five women’s titles, all since 2011.

Molding the next generation of workforce leaders in manufacturing was the goal of a recent effort that brought high school students from several Kane County districts into local businesses for a ground-floor view of what they do and what jobs they provide.

Aurora Central Catholic Coach: LeVada Smith, eighth season. Last season’s record: 27-5 overall, 6-0 in the GCAC White (first place). Top returners: Ashley Watter, sr., F; Sofia Orozco, jr., G/F; Gina Dutkanych, sr., G; Annalyse McCar...

Make plans for Aurora Christkindlmarket, Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s Holiday Magic, Chicago Sports Spectacular in Rosemont, Turkey Trots, winter festivals, Santa sightings, Thanksgiving events and more.

Two years ago, if you had asked Libertyville girls volleyball coach Greg Loika what Claire Evans’ career might look like going forward, “I’m not sure how I’d have answered that question, except to say everyone finds their footing at their own pace.” ...

An art exhibit titled "Pilgrimage: A Journey of Faith Through Artmaking" by artist Chris Hodge opens on Sunday, Nov. 30, at Marmion Academy in Aurora. The exhibit showcases spiritual themed works by Hodge, ranging from early formative pieces to more recent ones like "Hermitage," depicting a knight's journey after the Crusades.