The campus of Illinois State University in Normal is the epicenter of high school theatre this weekend, as it opens up its facilities as a co-sponsor of the Illinois Theatre Fest, now in its 50th year. More than 4,000 students and teachers will descend on the campus,...

Don't look now, but Buddy the Elf was spotted skating with patrons at the West Meadows Ice Arena in Rolling Meadows. Other recent notables included Olaf from Frozen, Frosty the Snowman, the Grinch, Ralphie from A Christmas Story and Willie Wonka, all skating and...

For 30 years, United Airlines and its employees have worked to bring holiday magic to children battling serious illnesses. Each December, they partner with Cal's Angels and Make-a-Wish Foundation to create a flight to the North Pole and a visit with Santa. This year,...

Leave it to resourceful teens to get things done. Consider this lifesaving event organized by students at Buffalo Grove High School: Just last year they formed the second American Red Cross Club in District 214 -- following the lead of Elk Grove High School -- and...

Fresh on the heels of being named the best farmer's market in the state, officials with the Arlington Heights Farmer's Market are bringing it back Saturday for a one-day event they call the Arlington Heights Winter Market. For the second year, the Winter Market...

A surprisingly strong group of friends grew out of a chance encounter at last year's Speed Friending program, hosted by the Arlington Heights Memorial Library. These patrons come from all walks of life and yet have found a rewarding connection in their love of the...

Marty Cawley served two terms as an Arlington Heights village trustee, back in 1977 to 1985. Among his priorities was bringing Lake Michigan water to the village as well as working with the local flood control committee to solve flooding issues. Ironically, it was...

Imagine sitting down to play in a band concert, without practicing or even seeing the music first. Yet, nearly 140 musicians -- of all ages -- turned out Tuesday night to Palatine High School to do just that. Officially called the Palatine High School Play-a-Thon,...

OMNI and its team of 30 full-time counselors work with children and families year-round to make therapy accessible, meeting clients where they are at, from as young as 5 years old through adulthood. But on Tuesday, staff members, clients and supporters had fun. They...

As the website, SuburbanChicagoBicycling, nears its first anniversary next month, editor Neil Holdway reflects on the winding road its content has taken over the last year. "I started this website to showcase the great places to ride a bike in the vast suburbs of...