On Thursday, June 8, the Wheaton Municipal Band celebrates the grand opening of the summer season with a program "Fit for a King." Music director Bruce Moss gives the downbeat and the band lifts their horns to William Walton's "Coronation March, Cro...

The entire Prospect Heights School District 23 community gathered for a parade on Friday, May 26, to send off MacArthur Middle School's graduating eighth-grade class. Students in grades one to seven, as well as families, lined up outside of the scho...

If Gov. J.B. Pritzker signs a bill requiring full-day kindergarten in all elementary and unit school districts within four years, at least nine suburban districts would be forced to comply, even if voters rejected proposals in the past. That's accor...

As summer pokes its head around the corner, suburban organizers are packing their calendars with outdoor musical events in local parks, cruise nights and other regular concert series. Pack your blankets, lawnchairs and picnic dinners and take a loo...

Monday, May 29 Geneva Memorial Day ceremonies: 6 a.m. Monday, May 29. Ceremonies to remember those fallen soldiers on land at 6 a.m. at the Eastside Cemetery, 799 Bennett St., Geneva; at sea at 6:20 a.m. at the State Street bridge; in the air corps...

Submit your event listing at www.dailyherald.com/share; deadline is two weeks prior to event date or registration deadline. May 25 Morning Movie Matinee: 10 a.m. Thursday, May 25, at Winnetka-Northfield Public Library, 768 Oak St., Winnetka. Join f...

May 21 Kane County Sportsman's Show: 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 21, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Buy, sell and trade fishing tackle, Indian artifacts, firearms and related items and jewelry. Country break...

Friday, May 5 Midwest Tulip Fest: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Kuipers Family Farm, 1N318 Watson Road, Maple Park. See up to 500,000 tulips across 7 acres, along with outdoor activities and att...

• Prospect Heights School District 23 has named Stephanie Gage, MacArthur Middle School assistant principal, as the next principal of Betsy Ross Elementary School in Prospect Heights. Gage, whose appointment is effective July 1, will replace Craig C...

Earth Day is Saturday, April 22, with Arbor Day soon to follow on April 28. A variety of suburban events offer opportunities to learn about the environment, get tips on going green, volunteer or just enjoy the outdoors. Check out our list. All week ...