Saturday morning's rain didn't bother Emily Runyan and her family as they played chess and knitted in their 1860s-era campground. The Runyan family were part of a team of re-enactors taking part in Hainesville's first Civil War Encampment and Battle...

"Doc." "The Professor." These are just a few of the honorific nicknames clients and colleagues have for Northbrook resident Dave Story, who recently was recognized with a True Professional of Arboriculture award from the International Society of Arb...

Infantry, cavalry and artillery, demonstrations and period-dressed civilians and merchants will be featured in a Civil War encampment and battle set for Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 10, 11, in Hainesville. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sa...

A free program on helping seniors maintain the best possible quality of life is slated for Thursday, September 29th at Five Seasons Family Sports Club in Northbrook. Presented by Elizabeth Ury, a leader in the senior-care field, the one-hour session...

This weekend Festival of the Vine: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 9-10, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, at Fourth and State streets, Geneva. Fare from Geneva restaurants, wine and live music. The Fall Harvest Market offer...

The Elgin Symphony Orchestra's Listeners Club offers free programs, led by music lecturer, composer and radio personality Jim Kendros, on the Wednesday before ESO's Classical Series concert weekends. The first program will be Wednesday, Sept. 14. K...

Finishing touches are underway at the new Granite City Food & Brewery location in Northbrook, with its grand opening scheduled for October 12, 2016. The restaurant, featuring signature menu items and proprietary beers in a polished casual setting, w...

As they prepare for their third Election Day showdown, Republican U.S. Rep. Bob Dold and Democratic challenger Brad Schneider are set to appear at eight candidate debates or forums across the 10th House District starting this month. Stops include ve...

Gov. Bruce Rauner toured two Northwest suburban businesses Tuesday, touting both as prime examples of the role Illinois should be playing in the national and global economy. Rauner helped cut the ribbon on a new processing plant for Richelieu Foods,...