Ongoing Holiday Flower Show: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Dec. 30 at Wilder Park Conservatory, Church Street and Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst. A seasonal display of holiday flowers. epd.org/facilities/wilder-park-conservatory. Festival of Lights...

Baird & Warner, Illinois' largest family-owned independent real estate services company, has announced the promotion of Anthony Mehrabian to vice president, designated managing broker at its Winnetka office. Mehrabian joined Baird & Warner in 2021 ...

It's become a popular fall tradition: Libertyville Sunrise Rotary and Zengeler Cleaners teaming up to collect coats, gloves, scarves and other winter clothing in support of our nation's veterans. Its their way of saying "thank you" to our vets for pr...

Seventeen additional 2024 general election races for suburban seats in the Illinois House and Senate have materialized in the week since the first day of filing Nov. 27, but only two new primary contests have emerged. The filing period closed Monday...

In the five years since the Northbrook Park District began offering pickleball, the program has grown tremendously in the wake of the sport's boom in popularity, both locally and across the country. The demand is such that, most of the time, pickleb...

The Northbrook Park District and Congregation Beth Shalom recently announced their collaboration in offering a Chanukah-themed event to celebrate together this holiday season. "Sing, Spin and Shine" takes place from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 a...

Just like the song says, Santa Claus is coming to town. And it turns out he's hungry, because he's hitting a bunch of brunches, lunches and dinners around the suburbs in the next few weeks. But you better make your reservations soon because some of ...

Ongoing Festival of Lights and Christmas Tree Sale: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily through Dec. 31 at Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton. Thousands of twinkling lights and Christmas trees, wreaths, greenery and hot chocolate for purchase. Lights co...

Suburban restaurants are ready to celebrate the start of Hanukkah with dining specials, plus we've found some new restaurant openings and sweet ideas for the holidays. Hanukkah sameach! • Hanukkah starts next week and Prairie Grass Cafe in No...

As the holiday season kicks into high gear, customers at Northbrook businesses have the chance to win valuable prizes as they shop. The "Find It and Win" weekly prize drawing allows anyone who spends at least $20 in a Northbrook store or restaurant ...