The League of American Bicyclists recognized eight Chicago metro areas as Bicycle Friendly Communities, with Aurora, Batavia, Elmhurst and Niles achieving bronze status while Evanston maintained its silver ranking, the highest in the region.

It did not take long for Brooklyn Schilb to make her presence felt this season. In three of St. Charles East’s first five girls basketball games, Schilb topped the 30-point mark — scoring 32 points in split decisions against Lane Tech (59-55 win) and...

Meet this year’s Daily Herald DuPage County All-Area girls basketball team.

Area student-athletes Margaret Andrzejewski, Nate Cichy, Madison Miles, Hunter Stepanich, and Michael Whitacre each were named to the 2026 Illinois High School Association All-State Academic Team.

Make plans for St. Patrick’s Day events across the suburbs, the Chicago Sports Spectacular in Rosemont, Carlos Mencia at the Chicago Improv in Schaumburg, Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood at Waukegan’s Genesee Theatre and more.

Make plans to see the Chicago Sports Spectacular, St. Patrick’s Day events, Carlos Mencia and more.

Thursday, March 5 Girls basketball IHSA finals at Normal (CEFCU Arena) Class 2A Semifinals (2) Breese Central 48, (1) Pleasant Plains 40 (1) Byron 49, (2) St. Edward 43 State 3rd place game (1) Pleasant Plains 53, (2) St...

Wednesday, March 4 Boys basketball IHSA sectionals Class 4A At Bartlett York 58, Glenbard North 44 At Bolingbrook Bolingbrook 68, Neuqua Valley 53 Class 3A At Deerfield Deerfield 65, Wauconda 56 At Hinsdale South Wheaton Academy 4...

High school coach and middle school administrator Joe Kish may be proud of the dodgeball tournament that attracts police officers, fire fighters, paramedics, high school football players and is a “can’t-miss” event for students at Franklin Middle School in Wheaton.

Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton is hosting Camp Gary, a day camp for children age 3 through fifth grade on March 30, featuring activities like playing, crafting and snacking while adults can use a quiet workspace with coffee and doughnuts.