Seniors held "We Will Miss You" signs and kids gave him hugs. Scores of police officers, volunteers and civilian personnel wished him "good luck" in a touching and sometimes humorous farewell video. More than 300 people attended Elgin Police Chief J...

Harvard Milk Days: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, June 1; 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 2; and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, June 3, at Milky Way Park, 6600 Lawrence, Harvard. Carnival, entertainment, petting zoo, milk-drinking contest, cow chip lotto, ant...

Memorial Day weekend kicks off festival season in the suburbs, and the days ahead offer a mix of festive art fairs, patriotic parades and somber services. Four-Day Memorial Day Event: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, May 25; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, M...

Democrats seeking their party's nomination in the 6th U.S. Congressional District all support stronger measures to help prevent gun violence. Cast a ballot for any of the seven - Sean Casten, Carole Cheney, Amanda Howland, Ryan Huffman, Kelly Mazes...

A fire that caused extensive damage to a Westmont apartment complex early Wednesday has displaced residents in 18 units, authorities said. No residents or firefighters were injured in the blaze in the Westmont Village Apartments on the 6700 block of...

Even though Santa is getting ready for Christmas Eve, he seems to be just about everywhere nowadays. How? We don't know. But at the Daily Herald, we put together a list where you can find Kriss Kringle in the suburbs. The hot event? If you scored t...

Anyone who's been to Woodfield Mall on Black Friday, or just about any other day in the weeks leading up to Christmas, knows the challenge of finding a parking spot within a few football fields of the nearest entrance. Still, it's best to avoid the ...

Addison Tree-lighting Ceremony: 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec, 1, village hall and green and Addison Historical District, 1 Friendship Plaza. Visit with Santa and Christmas characters, ride the Christmas Express, listen to Christmas carolers, experience a...

Addison Tree-lighting Ceremony: 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec, 1, village hall and green and Addison Historical District, 1 Friendship Plaza. Visit with Santa and Christmas characters, ride the Christmas Express, listen to Christmas carolers, experien...

Officials are saying power has been restored to much of the Knolls of Willowbrook condominium complex and many residents have been allowed to return home following Friday morning's blast. The fuel contamination in the sewer line that is believed to ...