Members of the Veterans Memorial Committee are predicting a record year for participation in Monday's Memorial Day parade in Arlington Heights, with more than 90 marching units and 2,500 participants. The annual parade steps off at 9:30 a.m. from Village Hall, heading...

The Palatine Farmers Market reached a milestone anniversary this year, and organizers -- and its patrons -- are celebrating all season long. The market's organic farmers and large vendor base have been drawing patrons to its familiar location at the Palatine train...

What started in her backyard, learning to shoot with a bow and arrow with her dad, has led Elyse Matus of Palatine on a journey of a lifetime. She heads Friday to the Pan American Youth and Masters Tournament in Medellín, Colombia, where she will be one of 48 archers...

Officials with the Arlington Heights Farmers Market hit the ground running Saturday as they opened the 2026 season. The first open-air market of the year drew a record crowd of 4,692 to the grounds of the Arlington Heights Historical Museum, pushing it well above the...

When Olympic team gold medalists Danny O'Shea and Ellie Kam take the ice Friday at the Allstate Arena -- in the Stars on Ice show -- it will be a coming home of sorts for O'Shea. He grew up in Gurnee and began his skating lessons at Twin Rinks Ice Pavilion in Buffalo...

In celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, staff members have left no stone unturned. They have showcased its expansive history and many services, even highlighting the smallest part of the collection: its Storybook Dollhouse,...

Think moth balls will do the trick in preserving your wedding gown or your father's military uniform, for posterity? Think again, says Stephanie Lee, Curator of the collection at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum. In a first time effort, Lee will conduct a...

A unique display of Arlington Heights' native Jimmy Garoppolo's  helmet and cleats from his years with the San Francisco 49ers, drew lots of engagement last fall at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum, and now it turns out to be award-winning. The exhibit of the...

Creators of the newly launched MaddBear Arts Foundation say they are dedicated to bringing the Northwest suburbs to life through the power of performance and expression. Henry Beardsley, Karuna Maddava and Joe Crimmins, all share a passion for the arts, especially at...

Allison Walsh, a 2012 graduate of Prospect High School, will see her documentary, All of the Above,  showcased today at the Milwaukee Film Festival. As the featured film, it airs in the festival's main theater that seats 1,000 people. And that's just the start of a...