Woodfield Mall Hosts Caring Santa® This Holiday Season

Popular event offers special opportunity for festive photos with Santa

Thanksgiving 2018: What's Open, Closed In Northbrook

What grocery stores are open on Thanksgiving? When do malls open for Black Friday? Find full holiday schedules for Northbrook.

Veterans Day 2018 Observed In Northbrook; What's Open, Closed

The 100th anniversary of the end of World War I is Sunday, see what's open and closed Monday.

Beanstalk Toys Transforms Into A Scene From Willy Wonka

& The Chocolate Factory Saturday, December 15th, 9am-Noon, 654 Central Avenue, Downtown Highland Park

Highwood Kicks Off The Holiday Season

With a Norman Rockwell Celebration on Saturday, November 24th City Hall Park, 17 Highwood Avenue and Downtown Highwood

Northbrook 2018 Halloween Events Guide

Find when Halloween events and trick-or-treating hours are scheduled in Northbrook.

Northbrook 2018 Halloween Sex Offender Safety Map

Find out where registered sex offenders are living in Northbrook before the kids go out trick or treating.

Chabad Of Northbrook Offers High Holiday Services At No Cost

"User-friendly" Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur and services are geared for Jews of all backgrounds and ages.

Labor Day 2018: What's Open And Closed In Northbrook

Plus, things to do – and not do – for Monday's federal holiday in the Chicago area.

Finding the One

Happiness is attainable

Northbrook July 4th Fireworks, Parades And More: 2018 Guide

Your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other festivities in Northbrook and across the North Shore.

Northbrook Memorial Day 2018: What’s Open & Closed, Parade Route

Check out what's happening during the three-day weekend in Northbrook and take a moment to remember the fallen.

MLK Day 2018: What's Open, What's Closed In Northbrook

See what's happening in Northbrook Monday to mark Martin Luther King, Jr Day.

Christmas 2017: What's Open, What's Closed In Northbrook

Many local services and businesses will be closed over Christmas and New Year's.

Chanukah Wonderland Returns To Northbrook Court

After the tremendous success of last year's event, local Chabad centers are bringing back the hand-on holiday fun.

Chanukah Wonderland at Northbrook Court is Returning This Year!

Holiday fun and hands on experience can be had by children of all ages at the Northbrook Court during Chanukah. Four days Only!

Thanksgiving 2017: What's Open, Closed In Northbrook

Find out mall and grocery store hours, trash pickup schedule and what businesses will be closed for Thursday's holiday.

YMCA Invites Community to Festive Holiday Extravaganza

December 10 family event features pictures with Santa, holiday treats, tree lighting, and the chance to win beautiful decorated wreaths.

Northbrook 2017 Halloween Sex Offender Safety Map

Find out where registered sex offenders are living in Northbrook before the kids go out trick or treating.

Northbrook 4th of July 2017 Fireworks

Find fireworks displays across the North Shore and the Chicago area with our guide.

Northbrook's Top 7 Valentine's Day Dining Destinations

Check out this list of the top rated possible Valentine's Day date locations in Northbrook.

What's Open, Closed Over Thanksgiving Weekend in Northbrook?

Find out what services, restaurants and businesses will be available and which ones will not.

Northbrook 2016 Halloween Child Sex Offender Safety Map

Find out where they are living before heading out to trick-or-treat.

10 of the Craziest Corn Maze Designs in Illinois

Here are 10 of the craziest corn mazes in Illinois and their designs for this year.

Apple of My Eye: The Best Spots to Go Apple-Picking This Fall

Check out this map and list if you need help finding out where to go apple-picking with family and friends this season.

Illinois' Fourth of July celebration checklist

These maps show how Illinoisans could be commemorating Independence Day

Firework Displays Planned Throughout North Shore on 4th of July: Round-Up

Find out when and where fireworks are planned in neighboring towns.

Perfect Weather Predicted on North Shore For 4th of July Weekend

Pleasant temperatures and lots of sun await those celebrating this weekend.

Watch for Fourth of July Weekend Tollway Construction

Look out for these Chicago-area highway construction spots during your holiday travels.

Mother's Day 2015 Specials On The North Shore

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

Mother's Day Brunch Buffet & Flowers at Pinstripes

Enjoy a delectable Sunday brunch spread and a beautiful flower this Mother's Day at Pinstripes!

Traveling in Illinois for Easter Weekend?

Here are 12 special Easter eggs for you to find.

North Shore National Puppy Day Submissions

Send a photo of your puppy to tim.moran@patch.com

It's National Puppy Day: Call for Photos

March 23 is National Puppy Day. Share your photos and we’ll put together a Patch Pets gallery.

The Top 16 Most Unusual Festivals in Illinois

Turkey testicles, anyone?

Northbrook-based Wolf's Lair K-9 Invites Area-Wide Communities to Annual Doggy Egg Hunt being held on March 21, 2015

Wolf’s Lair K-9 Invites Area-Wide Communities to Annual Doggy Egg Hunt

Discover the Night of Freedom

Infuse knowledge, depth and meaning to your Passover Seder experience at Lubavitch Chabad of Northbrook.

Pre-Passover Community Shabbat Dinner

Lubavitch Chabad of Northbrook will host Rabbi Shmuel Klatzkin who will speak about his journey From Reform Seminary to Chabad Emissary.

Developing New Year's Resolutions for Kids

How to help children stay on track to achieve goals.

Track Santa's Trek to Northbrook

The folks at NORAD are gearing up to chart Mr. Claus’ Christmas Eve journey across the globe.