Feeling a little blue with it getting dark earlier? Here's one solution: Holiday light shows across the suburbs are lighting up the night almost every day of the week throughout December. But, many have proved so popular that they're already sellin...

Seasonal sippers Bonefish Grill: The Winter White Cosmo - a blend of Reyka Vodka, Cointreau, St. Germain Elderflower liqueur, white cranberry juice, fresh lime juice and garnished with frozen cranberries - is back for the colder months for $9.60. Or...

Wednesday, Dec. 8, and ongoing Festival of Lights and Tree Sale: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily through Thursday, Dec. 30, at Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton. See thousands of twinkling lights, plus a selection of Christmas trees, wreaths, green...

As the holiday shopping spree moves into high gear, local businesses are ready and willing to connect customers with the perfect gifts to treat family and friends. The Northbrook Chamber of Commerce and Village of Northbrook encourage all residents ...

Legislation filed Monday in the state House would require unvaccinated Illinoisans to pay for their health care expenses — including hospital bills — out of pocket if they contract COVID-19. State Rep. Jonathan Carroll, a Northbrook Democrat, said t...

Let it Shine Lightshow 4:30-11 p.m. daily through Jan. 9 at Northbrook Court, 1515 Lake-Cook Road, Northbrook; Fox Valley Mall, 195 Fox Valley Center Drive, Aurora; and Wintrust Field, 1999 S. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. A drive-through wonderla...

It's never too early to solidify your child's North Suburban YMCA summer camp spot as camps fill up quickly. Summer camp registration is now open for NSYMCA members and will open for non-members on December 20. To find out more about the Summer Camp...

This year's North Suburban YMCA Holiday Giveback event held on December 4 drew over 175 volunteers of all ages to help create "Blessing Bags" for people experiencing homelessness. The Blessing Bags, filled with essential items such baby wipes, sock...

Children in foster care will soon be wearing new pajamas thanks to the many community members and partners who donated to Sen. Julie Morrison's "Sweet Dreams" pajama drive. "During this giving season, our community stepped up to donate nearly 800 pa...