Friday, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day. It's an opportunity to thank veterans for their service, and to learn more about and honor those who have served our country. Here's a look at some ceremonies and events happening across the suburbs. Nov. 11 Vetera...

Voters in several suburban townships and one county will decide Nov. 8 whether to authorize a tax increase to fund new community boards empaneled to address local mental health needs. Proponents say the panels, known as 708 boards, will help fill ga...

The following is a listing of some of the trick-or-treat hours around the suburbs. All times are for Monday, Oct. 31, unless otherwise noted. Some village websites offer printable signs to tell trick-or-treaters that their household is opting out of...

Ongoing Didier Farms Pumpkinfest: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Oct. 30 at Didier Farms, 16678 W. Aptakisic Road, Lincolnshire. Hayrides, corn maze, pig races, Animal Land Zoo, Pumpkin Playland and more. Prices vary by activity. didierfarms.co...

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi has formally asked federal regulators to conduct a Chicago area-specific review of a massive railway merger proposal. Without a localized study, the U.S. Surface Transportation Board "risks overlooking serious adverse i...

Bio Party: Republican Office sought: Cook County Board City: Hoffman Estates Age: 60 Occupation: Business owner Previous offices held: none Q&A Q: What is the county board's role in addressing rising crime rates and what specific policies,...

Bio Party: Republican Office sought: DuPage County Board District 1 City: Roselle Age: 73 Occupation: Attorney, Tornatore Law Office Previous offices held: DuPage County Board member since 2012; Village of Roselle and Bloomingdale TownshipTrust...

The two candidates for Illinois' 24th Senate District differ on a critical component of the SAFE-T Act, with one citing law enforcement opposition and the other saying cashless bail focuses on "risk, not riches." The main point of contention betwee...

From plank roads to toll roads, and one-room school houses to flourishing universities, the suburbs and the Daily Herald have grown up since the newspaper's founding in 1872. Along the way, the region has made history with discoveries such as the to...