In honor of Jake Widman and the 12,000 other children who are struck with pediatric cancer each year, the public is invited to wear their favorite superhero costumes and join forces against pediatric cancer at the third annual Super Jake & Friends H...

Holiday Wonderland of Lights: Clearbrook will host its third annual Wonderland of Lights Show starting Thanksgiving day and every night, all holidays included, through New Year's Day at Arlington Park Racecourse, Arlington Heights. The 1.6-mile driv...

TODAY The Foods and Wines of Argentina Join chef Matt Zagorski as he explores the culinary landscape of Argentina and prepares some of his favorite dishes at 6:30 p.m. at Someone's in the Kitchen, 522 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. $65. (847)...

NEW YORK -- The Southern California wildfires should not cause major losses for home insurers such as Allstate Corp, Nationwide and State Farm, according to a report by Goldman Sachs analyst Thomas Cholnoky Tuesday. "Most of the more traditional wri...

Holiday Des Plaines Garden Club: The Des Plaines Garden Club's annual "Holiday Happenings" fundraiser: 11 a.m. Nov. 1; Manzo's Banquets, 1517 S. Elmhurst Road, Des Plaines. Raffles, bakery and crafts, and a family-style luncheon at noon. Paul Selis ...

Holiday ALS Foundation 2008 calendars: The Les Turner ALS Foundation's 2008 calendars, featuring art by people with ALS, Lou Gehrig's disease, can be obtained for $10, plus shipping, by calling (847) 679-3311 or at 222.lesturnerals.org. Proceeds fro...

Here are the winners of Gold Keys for design from the Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago. Crystal Keys are for innovation and creativity. Architectural design Production homes, 1,801 to 2,200 square feet Hazelbrook model, The Colonies, Yor...

LAKE FOREST -- Brunswick, the maker of Bayliner boats and Mercury marine engines, will transfer production from a plant in Mississippi to one in Minnesota, resulting in 170 job cuts and about $5 million in costs. New jobs will be created at the Litt...

Here is a look at some of the nightspots visited during the past year by the Daily Herald and Beep. Information in this listing is subject to change, so it's a good idea to call ahead. LUNAR BREWING CO., 54 E. St. Charles Road, Villa Park. (630)...

The AARP Driver Safety Program consists of two four-hour days, and is a driving refresher for motorists age 50 and older; however, any licensed driver may attend. Registration and attendance for all eight hours is required to receive a certificate. ...