Seven-year-old Blake Sander (right) and four-year-old brother Brandon stand proudly among a huge display of the donated toys.
What's open, what's closed, and what's got special holiday hours from Christmas Eve to New Year's Day in Wilmette this year.
What grocery stores are open on Thanksgiving? When do malls open for Black Friday? Find full holiday schedules for Wilmette and Kenilworth.
The 100th anniversary of the end of World War I is Sunday, see what's open and closed Monday.
Find trick-or-treating hours and Halloween events in Wilmette.
Find out where registered sex offenders are living in Wilmette before the kids go out trick or treating.
Plus, things to do – and not do – for Monday's federal holiday in the Chicago area.
Happiness is attainable
Your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other festivities in Wilmette and across the North Shore.
Check out what's happening during the three-day weekend in Wilmette and take a moment to remember the fallen.
The North Shore's best Christmas display will raise money for the Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago this year.
Find fireworks displays across the North Shore and the Chicagoland area with our guide.
Find out where to mark Memorial Day with parades and ceremonies on the North Shore.
The 1st Annual Doggy Egg Hunt and the 2nd annual Egg Hunt for children are sponsored by the Wilmette Park District.
Check out this list of the top rated possible Valentine's Day date locations in Wilmette.
Mid-December event will keep up with tradition at the North Shore's most dazzling Christmas display.
Find out where they are living before heading out to trick-or-treat.
"Christmas on Cleveland Street" is back with another dazzling display.
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.
"Dibs" has begun two days ahead of the North Evanston 4th of July Parade.
These maps show how Illinoisans could be commemorating Independence Day
Find out when and where fireworks are planned in neighboring towns.
Pleasant temperatures and lots of sun await those celebrating this weekend.
Look out for these Chicago-area highway construction spots during your holiday travels.
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
Here are 12 special Easter eggs for you to find.
March 23 is National Puppy Day. Share your photos and we’ll put together a Patch Pets gallery.
Turkey testicles, anyone?
Now on display at Winnetka's @properties location, on-point replica will be hand-delivered to raffle winner on Tuesday
Find gifts for everyone on your shopping list.