Mark Spencer is curious about new Illinois license plates popping up lately, and he's not the only reader with questions we'll answer in this week's column. "Have there been any complaints about the legibility along the left side of the new plates?"...

Chicago A guy walks into a bar … Between the moody weather and muddy politics, it's no wonder improvisational comedy got its start in Chicago. It all comes together during the 20th anniversary of the Chicago Improv Festival when a diverse collection...

Clara Tomaz and Heather Hehman from Make Your Movie Inc. will demonstrate how to easily create and share a short video about you or a family member at the Wednesday, April 26, 2017, meeting of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois. Their prese...

Bennett Greenspan, founder, president and CEO of Family Tree DNA, will give two informative genetic genealogy presentations at the Sunday, May 21, 2017, meeting of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois, starting at 1 p.m. at Temple Beth-El, 36...

We've heard a lot over the past few years about what we citizens think about our law enforcement officers. But what do they think about us? Pew Research Center this year published a fascinating study chronicling the attitudes and experiences of near...

Four newcomers vying for two six-year seats on the Oakton Community College board have been sharing their qualifications and priorities for the position with voters as they campaign for the April 4 election. Martha Burns of Evanston, Carmina Cortes ...

The North Suburban YMCA welcomed a record crowd to its annual Strong Kids Dinner on March 9, with over 475 guests filling Pinstripes Bocce & Bowling in Northbrook. The event brought in net revenue of $225K to make Y programs available to families in...