Top Teacher: Elementary educator in Prospect Heights makes library a welcoming place

Library media specialist Jill Schlomann spreads the love of books and learning at the school she once attended.

Cross country: Barrington girls defend state championship over runner-up Prospect; Hersey boys edge Lake Zurich for third place

Could the Barrington girls cross country team capture back to back Class 3A state championships Saturday afternoon even without injured record-setting Mia Sirois in their...

Vibrant northern lights paint the suburban skies

The northern lights have made an impressive appearance across the suburbs this week, and more could be on the away. In towns including Schaumburg, Carpentersville, Huntle...

Photo Gallery: Northern lights paint the suburban skies

Things to do Nov. 14-20: Reindeer Run at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, Grand Kyiv Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ and more

Make plans for Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s Reindeer Run, “Swan Lake” at Waukegan’s Genesee, IllumiBrew at Morton Arboretum, the Grand Kyiv Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker” at the Athenaeum Theatre in Chicago and more.

Dining out: Velvet Taco opens Monday in Naperville, plus National Pickle Day and more

Velvet Taco opens Monday in Naperville’s Block 59, with giveaways and more. Plus, Friday is National Pickle Day, and Jason’s Deli is rewarding social media posters with 100-gallon buckets of pickles.

‘A beloved holiday tradition’: Morton Arboretum’s ‘Illumination’ returns for a 13th year of immersive displays

The Morton Arboretum’s “Illumination” presentation incorporates several large-scale sculptures from the arboretum’s “Vivid Creatures” exhibition -- and offers three days for dogs to attend.