Santa is coming! If you want to meet him in person, make reservations now to dine with the big guy in red at a holiday brunch, lunch or dinner happening in the suburbs over the next couple of weeks. Saturday, Nov. 18 Breakfast and Lunch with S...

For the past 23 years, the vast majority of property tax revenue generated within the boundaries of the Brewster Creek Business Park in Bartlett paid for infrastructure improvements there. That amounted to nearly $70 million since 2000, including $7...

The Rev. Thomas A. Moran, who had a passion for travel, Egyptology and, particularly, an interest in people, died Nov. 8. Ordained into the priesthood in 1971 by Cardinal John Cody, Moran was 78. Moran served as pastor of Our Lady of the Brook in No...

With Wheeling Police Department's dispatch center set to close in little more than a year, employees will get 3.5% annual pay bumps under a new, two-year contract. As will the department's community service officers and records clerks. The village b...

“Common Ground” — ★ ★ ★ ½ An open letter to filmmaker Adam “The Big Short” McKay: Dear Mr. McKay, I have a perfect idea for your next movie — a dramatic version of the important and timely documentary “Common Ground,” directed by Joshua Tickell...

Vandalay Brands, the acclaimed restaurant collective based in Chicago, proudly announces the grand opening of their latest establishment, Napolita Pizzeria & Wine Bar, located at 1349 Shermer Road, in Northbrook, IL. The doors will open on Nov. 17,...

Many suburban restaurants are saluting those who have served and are currently serving in the military by saying thank you with free or discounted meals on Veterans Day Saturday, Nov. 11. Here are some of those offerings. Alexander's, Old Repub...

My friend, who does not live in Illinois, asked me: "What is chicken Vesuvio, and where can I try it?" That question brought long-ago memories flooding back. Here is my story. The last time I'd been in a restaurant that served chicken Vesuvio was a ...

Starts before Friday Fall Flower Show: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Nov. 26 at Wilder Park Conservatory, Church Street and Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst. A seasonal display of fall flowers. epd.org. “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical”: 1 and 7:3...

A dog-friendly eatery at the former IHOP location in Buffalo Grove could be open by next summer, a representative of Lazy Dog Restaurant and Bar told village board members Monday. Village trustees Monday approved the preliminary plan for the propose...