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...

Hersey High School's Service Over Self Club (SOS) held its 56th food drive this month and it came at a crucial time. As families across the region face delays in SNAP benefits and rising food insecurity, food pantries are struggling to keep up with the demand. Enter...

As production members of the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre prepare for their full slate of holiday performances, they are elevating accessibility for patrons with hearing limitations in order to enhance the overall theater experience. The Arlington Heights...

A holiday tradition played out last week that dates back more than 50 years, back to the opening of Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg. It's not just that Santa arrived to take his place in the Grand Court, he marched in to the beat of the Conant drumline. "From what I’ve...

During Sunday's thrilling win over the Cincinnati Bengals, Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson dug into his bag of tricks early in the opening drive and called a unique play for starting tight end, Cole Kmet. It featured Kmet in a  wildcat formation, taking the snap and...

Lawyers and staff with Lavelle Law in Schaumburg have been hosting a local food drive for 21 years, but this year, more than ever, its donation of food, diapers and financial assistance came at a critical time, officials with Schaumburg Township officials say. Not...

For the straight fourth year, First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights will host a pumpkin smash event, where residents can drop off their pumpkins, so they can be turned into compost rather than be discarded in landfills. The free event takes place from 9 a.m....