Find out when Halloween events are planned for Highland Park and Highwood.
Find out where registered sex offenders are living in Highland Park and Highwood before the kids go out trick or treating.
Plus, things to do – and not do – for Monday's federal holiday in the Chicago area.
Your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other festivities in Highland Park and across the North Shore.
Check out what's happening during the three-day weekend in Highland Park and take a moment to remember the fallen.
Peggy Erickson shared this tribute to her mom in honor of Mother's Day.
The park district is hosting a free family egg hunt at Sunset Woods Park Saturday morning.
More than 1,300 people are expected to take part in more than 30 service projects Monday to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Many local services and businesses will be closed over Christmas and New Year's.
Santa and his elves visited Moraine Township’s Annual Phyllis Santullano Holiday Gift Drive last weekend.
Enjoy handmade holiday crafts from local artists, along with local music, beer and an ugly sweater party Saturday in Highwood.
Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa aren't the only days in December to celebrate.
Find out mall and grocery store opening hours, trash pickup schedule and what businesses will be closed for Thursday's holiday.
Enjoy family-friendly fun, free live entertainment and local shopping and dining Saturday at Highland Park's annual tree lighting ceremony.
Here's what's taking place during a daylong city-sponsored Independence Day celebration in Highland Park.
Find fireworks displays across the North Shore and the Chicagoland area with our guide.
Check out this list of the top rated possible Valentine's Day date locations in Highland Park.
Councilmember Gilbert Cedillo will turn the Highland Park Recreation Center into a Winter Wonderland on Saturday, December 10.
Find out what services, restaurants and businesses will be available and which ones will not.
Find out where they are living before heading out to trick-or-treat.
Highland Park's annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration includes service projects, musical performances and the Jesse White Tumblers.
Here are 10 of the craziest corn mazes in Illinois and their designs for this year.
Check out this map and list if you need help finding out where to go apple-picking with family and friends this season.
Find out when and where fireworks are planned in neighboring towns.
These maps show how Illinoisans could be commemorating Independence Day
Pleasant temperatures and lots of sun await those celebrating this weekend.
Look out for these Chicago-area highway construction spots during your holiday travels.
The second stage of work on Peterson Road is underway in Lake County.
Ceremony moved to 11 a.m. at Elm Place School Auditorium.
See what Yelp reviewers have tabbed as the best five places in town to take Mom.
Local businesses are putting together special deals for Mother's Day this year. Here's a look at a few. Send yours to tim.moran@patch.com
Rodi Waterman Glass narrowly avoided being sent to concentration camp while living in Amsterdam.
Aperion Care Highwood's Seder gives seniors an opportunity to connect for this important tradition.
Here are 12 special Easter eggs for you to find.
Real Urban Barbecue Celebrates Passover and Easter with Carry-Out Menu
March 23 is National Puppy Day. Share your photos and we’ll put together a Patch Pets gallery.
Turkey testicles, anyone?
Several spent their Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday helping make a positive difference.
How to help children stay on track to achieve goals.