"Tied to the Past" is a fitting title for the 20th anniversary solo show of the works of award-winning artist Dennis Downes. At The Grove in Glenview from Dec. 2 through 5, the artist will exhibit some 15-20 original paintings, 40-50 prints and proo...

Forget about baseball, hot dogs and apple pie. The best American tradition going just might be tomorrow's (assuming you are reading this on Wednesday) Turkey Bowl football games. A great American tradition that can be seen in full panoramic view ju...

A new tradition lit up Northbrook this past weekend. Led by Village President Kathryn Ciesla at the microphone, approximately 500 people who had gathered in Village Green on Friday started counting down from 10. When the crowd reached one, three men...

Submit your event listing at dailyherald.com/share; deadline is two weeks prior to event date or registration deadline. Ongoing Wilmette Local Legends Audio Tour: Wilmette Historical Museum, 609 Ridge Road, Wilmette. Stop outside the homes...

Calling all kids: Do you have your wish list ready for Santa? A perfect time to share it with the Jolly Old Elf would be at one of the many Santa brunches, lunches and dinners happening in the suburbs over the next couple of weeks. Make reservations...

The season is shining a little brighter this year as the warm glow of stage lights illuminate the musical artists celebrating the holidays at Chicago and suburban venues again after last year's shutdowns. With tributes, a cappella and symphonic act...

Despite substantial opposition from nearby residents, Mundelein's village board on Monday moved closer to greenlighting a plan to build a gas station and convenience store on the village's north side. By directing village staffers to draft ordinance...

The Northbrook Woman's Club/Foundation (NWC/F) has been serving many nearby communities since 1955. NWC/F is a not-for-profit organization whose members are dedicated to supporting community needs through philanthropy and service, while fostering pe...

A controversial plan to build a gas station and convenience store on Mundelein's north side cleared some important bureaucratic hurdles this week. After hours of discussion that included many comments from people opposed to the proposal, Mundelein's...