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River Trails Middle School hosted a Walk & Roll to School Day last October in Mount Prospect.

Safety first: Kids can learn biking skills at various events in the suburbs

With May as National Bike Month, it’s not surprising how many suburban biking events are already scheduled. What’s surprising is the number of events dedicated to youth safety skills.

Palatine resident Paul Dombrowski speaks in favor of flying the Pride flag during Monday's village council meeting.

‘It does send a message’: Residents turn up heat on Palatine to raise Pride flag

Residents continued to press Palatine village council members this week to approve flying the Pride Flag at village hall during June, which is Pride Month.

Food truck festivals offer an easy way to try new foods or indulge in an old favorite.

Food truck festivals in the suburbs offer tasty options

Food truck season is rolling back into the suburbs, bringing with it a full lineup of outdoor festivals packed with bold flavors and local favorites.

Downers Grove North High School senior Dashiell Speir, with several of his artworks. Speir has been offered $524,000 worth of art-school scholarships, after exhibiting his work in an Illinois High School Art Exhibition this spring.

Color them talented: Teen artists offered big scholarship money

A Downers Grove teen is among a score of suburban high school students offered six-figures worth of scholarship money to continue their arts education.

Sugar-free chocolate chips, chocolate protein powder, instant coffee and cocoa powder combine to give this Silken Tofu Pudding its rich and chocolaty flavor.

The versatility of tofu: Rich dessert or savory main, this protein powerhouse can do it all

Tofu has come a long way from being seen as just a substitute ingredient. Affordable, versatile, and packed with plant-based protein, tofu can take on almost any flavor you pair it with. These three recipes highlight just how adaptable it can be with three completely different dishes: a creamy silken tofu chocolate pudding, a comforting tofu masala, and a crispy salt and pepper tofu stir fry.

Naper Settlement’s annual farmers market is returning to the museum campus on Tuesdays, June 30 to Sept. 22.

Fresh finds: A guide to farmers markets in the suburbs

Farmers market season is here, bringing fresh produce, handmade goods and more back to local downtowns and parks.

St. Julian Eymard Catholic Church in Elk Grove Village will close its doors and fully consolidate with its sister church, Queen of the Rosary, in January.

Declining attendance, donations behind St. Julian Eymard closure in Elk Grove

St. Julian Eymard Catholic Church in Elk Grove Village will close and consolidate with Queen of the Rosary church in January 2027 as a result of declining Mass attendance and financial struggles across both sites, officials said.