The Waukegan Public Library welcomed Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White to Waukegan Thursday, Nov. 15, for a celebration of reading. The Family Reading Night program is a statewide, bilingual storytime and craft event hosted annually by librari...

Even though Santa is getting ready for Christmas Eve, he seems to be just about everywhere nowadays. How? We don't know. But every year, Santa works his magic and offers kids, young and old alike, a chance for a visit. At the Daily Herald, we put to...

When does the holiday season officially begin. Some say it's on Black Friday, or when they put down one last fork of pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving night. Others say it's when Santa Claus arrives at the mall, which in the case of Woodfield Mall in Scha...

This weekend Fall Color Festival and Scarecrow Trail: 7 a.m. to sunset daily through Wednesday, Oct. 31, at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. See scarecrow creations from local Scout troops set up around Meadow Lake and vote for your favor...

This weekend Fall Color Festival and Scarecrow Trail: 7 a.m. to sunset daily through Oct. 31 at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. See scarecrow creations from local Scout troops set up around Meadow Lake and vote for your favorite. Fr...

This weekend Fall Color Festival and Scarecrow Trail: 7 a.m. to sunset daily through Oct. 31 at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. See scarecrow creations from local Scout troops set up around Meadow Lake and vote for your favorite. Free wi...

This weekend Fall Color Festival and Scarecrow Trail: 7 a.m. to sunset daily through Oct. 31 at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. See scarecrow creations from local Scout troops set up around Meadow Lake and vote for your favorite. Free wi...

This weekend 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, pony rides, Animal Land, pig races, Pumpkin Playland, Sunshine Crafts and more. Free admission...

This weekend Didier Farms Pumpkinfest: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily from Saturday, Sept. 22, to Wednesday, Oct. 31, at Didier Farms, 16678 W. Aptakisic Road, Lincolnshire. Hayrides, corn maze, pony rides, Animal Land, pig races, Pumpkin Playland, Sunshine...

This weekend Elgin Fringe Festival: Friday, Sept. 7, through Sunday, Sept. 16, at various locations in downtown Elgin. Dance, comedy, drama and music in cafes, theaters, storefronts and a variety of other locations. Visual art opening reception is F...