Jackie Robinson West players were treated like national champions at a Black History Month celebration in Northbrook. About 300 fans from across the suburbs filled North Suburban YMCA's gymnasium Saturday for the fun-filled event that included a fre...

The Oaks of Vernon Hills, a luxury rental community being built north of Route 45 on the southern part of town, will expand its footprint with 32 more units than originally planned and approved. High demand for rentals and a concern over traffic fro...

A four-month investigation into an organized shoplifting ring culminated over the weekend with the arrests of four suburban residents on allegations they stole thousands of dollars of merchandise from retailers across the Chicago area, Arlington Hei...

Keith KoKoruz of Arlington Heights in January bought the iconic Fred Fox Studios. He is adding it to his portfolio that includes Aberdeen's Wedding Florists, DJ services, photography and other bridal services. He has built an array of services dedi...

• Adriane Johnson, vice president of the Buffalo Grove Park District board of commissioners, has received the 2014 Rising Star Award from the Illinois Association of Park Districts. The award recognizes exemplary performance in duties and responsibi...

Fox River Grove's downtown redevelopment and shaping the next 100 years of the tiny McHenry County town are top priorities for candidates vying to become village trustees. Five candidates - incumbent Steve Knar and challengers Patrick Wall, Jennife...

Music Institute of Chicago students, including those studying through its Community School and those enrolled in its Academy for gifted pre-college musicians (designated below with *), continue to demonstrate the results of the organization's high-q...

A Black History Month event featuring the Jackie Robinson West baseball team will go on as planned in Northbrook despite Wednesday's ruling by Little League International officials to strip the team of last summer's U.S. championship. In a hastily c...