A multimillion-dollar expansion and renovation of the St. Charles Public Library is likely to move forward after city aldermen supported development plans this week. The proposed project encompasses the entire library property at 1 S. Sixth Ave., as...

The Gail Borden Public Library is offering a variety of programs this month. For details, call (847) 742-2411 or visit www.gailborden.info. • As part of the "Elgin Alive" series, learn how World War II and D-Day impacted Elgin citizens both at home ...

The Geneva Commons has been open for business along Randall Road in Geneva for 17 years, initially opening as part of a trend to feature open-air shopping after decades of retailers seeking to pull customers into enclosed shopping malls. Because the...

Earlier this month, West Chicago resident Judith Horsley was recognized by the national organization America in Bloom as one of several Dwight Lund Community Champion nominees throughout the country who have demonstrated a vision and selfless commit...

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 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...

A sampling of Sept. 11 observances across the suburbs ... • Aurora Remembrance Ceremony: 8:30 a.m. at Aurora Central Fire Station, 75 N. Broadway. Features presentation of colors, wreath-laying and remarks by city leaders as well as Shaila Zerin-Anw...

A deal is on the table to allow the St. Charles Park District to offer indoor programming in part of the recently shuttered Haines Middle School. Reviewed this week by St. Charles Unit District 303 school board members, the proposal would grant the ...

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...

Parking reconfiguration, road closures and additional green space are incorporated into a multimillion-dollar plan to upgrade and expand the St. Charles Public Library. St. Charles aldermen got an early look Monday at a concept plan for the proposed...