More than 250 friends of the College of Lake County Foundation came out to support student scholarships Nov. 5 at the Drake Hotel in downtown Chicago. First Midwest Bancorp was the gala's Diamond sponsor. Platinum Sponsors were Cancer Treatment Cent...

As the cold dark winter settles in, two local artists transport us to a vibrant, colorful world with their exhibits on display this month at the North Suburban YMCA's Community Gallery. Heather Campbell is passionate about oil painting and focuses ...

Linda E. Alberty President and Founder, Cultivate Excellence Consulting, Lisle As a second generation Latina American, Linda Alberty's personal and professional experiences have always tied her passion to creating meaningful change. Her motto is, "...

Downtown Arlington Heights became a popular spot for selfies, group shots and general merriment Saturday morning as a sea of Santas filled the streets. Actually, the 1,287 registered runners, walkers and little ones who participated in the ninth Rot...

Employees of the North Suburban YMCA became Santa's Helpers on November 29, carrying bags filled with toys to a dozen community organizations in recognition of "Giving Tuesday." The toys were provided by Toys "R" Us of Highland Park and ConTech Ligh...

When Jill Bachochin started playing tennis as a 9-year-old growing up in Libertyville, she was relatively "old" for anyone who aspires to compete at a high level. Fortunately, between her dad's tennis background and her own passion, determination a...

NORTHBROOK, IL, Nov. 10, 2016 - Imagine a room where a child with Autism can feel safe, or a teenager with Asperger's can relax his mind through a multi-sensory experience, or an adult with Down Syndrome can feel in control and make choices independ...

On Giving Tuesday, people gave ... a little. At least that was true for suburban charities, where officials said the day is more about raising awareness than raking in big-buck donations. Still, Giving Tuesday - the day targeted for charitable givi...

Following one of the most bitter, divisive and exhausting presidential races in the history of the United States, the Jewish world took a well-deserved collective deep breath on the Shabbat of Nov. 11. Some 650 Jews of all walks of life gathered fo...

Northbrook, IL, November 29, 2016: It's become a fall tradition: for the past several years, Libertyville Rotary Sunrise and Zengeler Cleaners have teamed up to collect coats, gloves, scarves and other winter clothing in support of the nation's vete...