Navy SEAL Shane Anderson delivered an inspiring Veterans Day talk to students at Wood Oaks Junior High in Northbrook School District 27 on Nov. 11. He told them it's important to work hard and build a solid foundation by doing the little things righ...

Santa's back The Village of Deer Park gets an early jump on the holiday season with Santa's Arrival & Fireworks at the Deer Park Town Center, 20530 N. Rand Road, Deer Park. Free admission. (847) 726-7755 or shopdeerparktowncenter.com. 6 p.m. Friday,...

November kicks off the holiday shopping season, a period of intense activity for all types of retail businesses. It is an especially vital time for small business owners, who rely on support from local shoppers during the busy weeks in November and...

For the past two decades, Zengeler Cleaners has proudly partnered with the Glass Slipper Project to help thousands of northern Illinois high school women experience the joy of prom. Last spring, Zengeler Cleaners expanded its support to include a n...

The new year offers numerous opportunities for Cook County residents to come together with family and friends. From birthdays and reunions to holidays and special event gatherings, the public can head to the Forest Preserves to plan their upcoming ...

Veterans Day specials Here are some of the specials and freebies that restaurants are offering veterans and active military members for Veterans Day. Applebee's: On Monday, Nov. 11, all veterans and active-duty military members can receive a free fu...

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and a time to assess your risk for developing prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. Currently, of the 84 million people with prediabetes only 10 percent know they have the condition. In addition to the high ri...