Chef reconnects with Mexican roots at Salsa 17 in Arlington Heights

After more than 30 years as an executive chef in Italian restaurants and steakhouses, Cesar Gutierrez is reconnecting with his Mexican roots as he takes over the kitchen at Salsa 17 in Arlington Heights.

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.

Girls swimming: Hersey’s Glinko surprises herself with super sectional time; Fremd claims team title

Ever felt ecstatic and stunned beyond belief at the same time? Hersey junior Claudia Glinko has. Her facial expression — as soon as she saw her personal-best and state-qu...

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...

Best Bets: Illumination: Tree Lights at Morton Arboretum and Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden

Let there be light as Illumination: Tree Lights returns to Morton Arboretum in Lisle and Lightscape opens at Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe. Plus, Steve Cochran and friends perform stand-up in Aurora, and Metropolis hosts “Let’s Hang On: A Rock ’N Soul Party.”