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A little library was cause for a big celebration Sunday as residents of a Rolling Meadows-area neighborhood and city leaders got together to officially open Little Free Library #60462.

Wauconda Fest wrapped up Sunday with a car show, face painting, carnival rides and more outdoor entertainment.

The Morton Arboretum's Troll Hunt is going to be one of the hot tickets of summer. Here are eight tips for enjoying the display.

No injuries were reported in a fire that heavily damaged a Hampshire home late Saturday, fire officials said.

Antioch officials are seeking public input on a proposed 20-year vision for what the community can or should be

Buffalo Grove Park District took a well-deserved bow Sunday, as officials and members of the local arts community celebrated the grand reopening of the renovated Community Arts Center.

Gov. Bruce Rauner will be firing the starting gun this week at the annual "Rock 'n' Run the Runway" event at Chicago Executive Airport.

When Yael Lenga, 15, was learning how to drive, her mother Tara Lenga was especially concerned because Yael is hard of hearing. She approached the Buffalo Grove Police Department to see if the department had any stickers or cards to alert officers that a driver may be deaf or hard of hearing.

Strawberry Fest, showcasing all things strawberry, continues 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday in downtown Long Grove, 308 Old McHenry Road, and the surrounding area.

The Fox Valley Aero Club wrapped up its fifth annual Windy City Warbirds & Classics radio-controlled airplane show Saturday in St. Charles, celebrating the 100th anniversary of Great Britain's Royal Air Force.