Many suburban communities kick off the holiday season with tree lighting ceremonies. Some of these events have grown into mini-festivals complete with caroling, Santa visits, sleigh rides and more.
Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq of Kwara has described Nigeria as a nation on the rise regardless of some drawbacks in its nation-building efforts and its share of the global challenges.
A plan to revitalize the Metropolitan Square complex in downtown Des Plaines by creating more public space and reducing auto access has come to a screeching halt.
A pavilion or pergola for live performances and a lawn topped with artificial-turf that would serve as a seating area are among the new elements included in revised plans for Metropolitan Square Plaza in downtown Des Plaines.