Make plans for variations of “The Nutcracker,” Tom Arnold at American Place Casino, Under the Streetlamp’s “Hip to the Holidays,” the International Gem and Jewelry Show in Rosemont, dining with Santa, Handel’s “Messiah” and more.

Boys basketball Burlington Central 78, Crystal Lake Central 51 Crystal Lake South 54, Huntley 49 Geneva 51, Wheaton Warrenville South 41 Glenbard North 75, St. Charles East 46 Grayslake Central 47, Round Lake 29 Libertyville 64, Stevenson 50 Pra...

The Bears and head coach Ben Johnson have steered away from the playoff conversation over the past month despite their best start to a season since 2018. Each time it’s come up, the Bears have said they haven’t earned enough wins to qualify for the postseason yet.

Two weeks into the high school boys basketball season, and the number of DuPage County and Fox Valley teams that headed into the week’s action still unbeaten is dwindling quickly. The remaining unbeatens are Aurora Christian (6-0), Geneva (5-0), Glen...

Lake County communities responded in outstanding fashion to the 2025 “Coats for Vets” campaign, sponsored by Libertyville Sunrise Rotary and Zengeler Cleaners. The annual collection drive netted 7,458 total items.

For the first time in more than 200 years, the thunder of bison hooves can once again be heard on a Kane County forest preserve prairie.

Building on the success of his first invitational — JCI 1: The Inception — Sept. 6 at the MAC Sports Center in Crystal Lake, Jeff “Big Frog” Curran is gearing up to host JCI 2: The Ascension Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, at The Vixen, 1208 N. Green St., McHenry.

Schaumburg trustees Tuesday approved the annexation of 19 unincorporated homes, their replacement by a pair of spec industrial buildings, and two different tax incentives to assist the project’s financial viability.

The Naperville Chorus will present "Christmas with a Flourish" featuring jazz and traditional holiday music along with Benjamin Britten's "A Ceremony of Carols."

Hersey beat Hoffman Estates and Maine East outlasted Glenbrook North as four unbeaten area boys’ teams became two Tuesday. Hersey 70, Hoffman Estates 44: Hersey (6-0) stayed unbeaten by knocking off the host Hawks (5-1). Charlie Pomis led Hersey ...