It's the best part of his job, John Kotlarczyk said. Kotlarczyk is the senior director of Corporate Social Responsibility and Waste Reduction at Deerfield-based Walgreens. On Friday, Earth Day, he fulfilled both those titles when Walgreens donated a...

I have been a huge baseball fan all my life. Played it at the highest level (except pony league, high school, college or pro), coached it for many years and, like so many others, have rooted for our beloved Cubs and White Sox since birth. Yes, I am ...

An attempt to keep Democratic U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider off the upcoming primary ballot was rejected Thursday by the Illinois State Board of Elections. However, congressional candidates in two other largely suburban races won't appear on ballots beca...

Join thousands of people around the world in a moving meditation for peace and a celebration of the labyrinth experience. Gather with neighbors at The Labyrinth at St. Giles, 3025 Walters Avenue in Northbrook, just before 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 7....

Northbrook-On-Ice returns for the 52nd show with all the history, tradition and community spirit audiences have experienced for over five decades! Northbrook-On-Ice: Skate the Red Carpet is set for Mother's Day weekend May 6, 7, and 8 at the Northbr...

HIGHWOOD - Following the conclusion of the spring legislative session, State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest) will join Representatives Bob Morgan (D-Deerfield) and Jonathan Carroll (D-Northbrook) for two separate district town halls in the co...

A Palatine resident and former foster kid brought her ideas for improving the child welfare system to her legislator, and that has resulted in a bill aimed at better support for children in state custody. Trea Jackson brought her vision for change, ...

With summer fast approaching, spring is traditionally a busy time for swim lessons and lifeguard classes. To prepare for the busy 2022 swim season, the North Suburban YMCA is training and certifying new lifeguards. Taught by Red Cross Lifeguard Inst...

Northbrook Park District's Heritage Oaks Golf Club has been awarded the title of Chicago's #1 Public Course Driving Range by Chicago Golf Report, labeled an honor by Director of Golf Operations Greg Baron who also said the entire staff is "tremendou...