Grab your baskets and get ready to hunt for eggs and meet the Easter Bunny at events across the suburbs now through April 11.

Always a springtime family favorite, the Northbrook Park District’s Brunch with the Bunny will be back on Saturday, April 11.

Andy’s Frozen Custard is celebrating its 40th anniversary with birthday-inspired treats, Niche in Geneva and The Greggory in South Barrington are hosting specialty dinners, and where to find more Lenten specials in the suburbs.

Make plans for the final weekend of “Dear Evan Hansen” at the Paramount Theatre, the Lake County RV Outlet Show, Carlos Mencia at the Chicago Improv, Chicago Tattoo Arts Festival and more.

It’s St. Patrick’s Day, so restaurants and bars throughout the suburbs are making a day of it with corned beef, Irish dancing, green beer and more.

Make plans for St. Patrick’s Day events across the suburbs, the Chicago Sports Spectacular in Rosemont, Carlos Mencia at the Chicago Improv in Schaumburg, Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood at Waukegan’s Genesee Theatre and more.

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.

In a village board room filled with their peers, two Wheeling police officers and three firefighters were promoted to positions of greater authority this week.

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.