Buffalo Grove's Lake-Cook Road corridor has been the subject of much discussion among residents, planners, developers, officials and local politicians, but all the talk has yet to translate into results for a thoroughfare bookended by two moribund s...

The annual Hearts of Gold dinner Saturday in Arlington Heights featured "untold stories of deserving people," Mayor Tom Hayes said, as he addressed the crowd. "We are blessed to have so many community leaders and people who want to give back," Haye...

As we look forward with optimism for the year ahead, it's fitting that we also look back, with no shortage of sadness, at those we lost in 2019. It was a year in which we lost prominent politicians, clerics and businessmen. They range from a lifelon...

Editor's note: Suburban Education Lab is an occasional series focusing on inno­vative programs at suburban schools, often tackling common, universal prob­lems in education. Four weeks into a hands-on internship working with students with behavi...

Ready or not, the holiday season is upon us. Here's a look at what's happening: Lights and more lights Illumination, Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum: 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. daily through Sunday, Jan. 5, (except Dec. 2, 9, 16, 24 and 25) at The Morto...

Here's where you can find Santa and Mrs. Claus in the suburbs during the holiday season. As always, please check event organizers' websites or call before attending in case of last minute changes or cancellations. For additional holiday events, not ...

Holiday shows of all shapes and sizes are popping up around Chicago and suburbs. From big-name acts and seasonal spectacles to area choral and instrumental performances, we're sure you'll find something that stokes your holiday spirit. "Presley, Pe...

This weekend Fall Color Festival: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Oct. 31 at Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. See brilliantly colored trees, sample taffy apples and treats, walk along the Scarecrow Trail featuring creations by local Scout...

This weekend Fall Color Festival: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Oct. 31 at Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. See brilliantly colored trees, sample taffy apples and treats, walk along the Scarecrow Trail featuring creations by local Scout troo...

This weekend Taste of Greektown: 4 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, and noon to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 24-25, on Halsted Street between Van Buren and Jackson streets, Chicago. The 30th annual fest will offer authentic Greek food from restauran...