This weekend Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays from Wednesday, Nov. 17, through Jan. 3 at the Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. Explore holiday tradit...

The Astellas Global Health Foundation, with headquarters in Northbrook, Ill., announced today it will provide $1.85 million in combined new grants to five charitable organizations for urgent projects helping improve access to health and build commun...

Just two weeks after Lake Zurich leaders voted to allow the village's first marijuana dispensary, a new group pitched a plan to build the second. Under the new plan, Dispensary 2.0 would be established at 927 S. Rand Road in Lake Zurich, the same st...

A long-dormant - and much-criticized - proposal to build a Thorntons gas station and convenience store on Mundelein's north side will be back before village officials Wednesday. Developers want to open the business on the northeast corner of routes ...

As part of its Veterans Day celebration on Thursday, November 11, UL, through its Military Business Resource Group (MBRG), dedicated a plaque honoring UL employees who have served in the military. The ceremony included Jennifer Scanlon, president an...

As the season of giving officially kicks off, the North Suburban YMCA has announced its participation in Giving Tuesday, a global day of charity and generosity, held on Tuesday, November 30. Giving Tuesday harnesses the collective power of individu...

With food prices up more than 6%, Thanksgiving dinner this year is expected to cost more than in the past, but finding a turkey for the table shouldn't be a problem. Bring an appetite, though, because smaller birds may be harder to find due to highe...

The North Suburban YMCA's Social Responsibility Committee is hosting a Holiday Giveback Drive and Packing Day event, with a focus on collecting essential items for "Blessing Bags" to donate to the homeless. The Committee will be delivering the "Bles...

Earlier this year, pop singer JORDY busted onto the TikTok scene with an impromptu take of his song "Long Distance" that went viral, throwing the Northbrook native into a whirlwind of activity - signing with the 300 Entertainment label, appearing on...