Schreder Lighting USA has combined the ISLA's decorative, high performace fixture with the Philips Cosmoplis lamp and ballast system to create the newest option for going green.

With the region's expressways and tollways among the nation's most congested, commuters seeking relief will have a new option they can be grateful for just after the Thanksgiving holiday- the debut of new and expanded Pace Express Bus Service.

ART & DESIGN - Modern Mondays: Knowledge Box Re-created Designer Ken Isaacs speaks about his Knowledge Box, an immersive teaching device, invented in 1962, which is a highlight of the exhibition "Learning Modern." Sullivan Galleries, SAIC, 33 S State St, seventh floor.

A judge revoked bond Thursday for an East Dundee repo man accused of falsely reporting a vehicle stolen so police would look for it.

Illinois' windshield-obstruction law earned headlines -- and ridicule -- in 2002.

Can't afford a Wii or XBOX 360? No problem. Chicagoland is full of places where you can play video game consoles at an affordable price.

Mr. Magoo, the white standard poodle, was adopted by his current owners at two years of age.

Itasca joined the growing number of suburbs banning video gambling, but leaving room to revisit the issue later.

It seems like every week I get at least one e-mail about yet another boutique and/or fashion business closing.

Bloomingdale trustees voted unanimously to ban video gambling in the village, but officials say they won't rule out allowing it in the future.

Last week, I was an exhibitor at "A Passport to Success," the business-to-business Expo sponsored by the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry and three other chamber organizations At the same time, as the event's publicist, I took close to 100 photographs and about 20 videos.

Emma Knox of Carol Stream , child caregiver My bedroom is blue. My dining room is mint green and white.

Chicago Canine Rescue presents Howl'Oween Mutt-Squerade this Sunday, October 25 at Dog-a-holics New Daycare & Training Facility from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. A $20 donation to Chicago Canine Rescue will include a professional photo of your furry goblin, courtesy of Fetch Portraits .

DanceOUT with River North Dance Company The Center on Halsted hosts this sneak a peek of RivNo's world premieres set to debut Nov 7 at the Harris Theater - hang out for a little Q&A and meet the artists.

Looking for a nice scare this Halloween? What follows is a sampling of the haunted houses that will be open for business in the suburbs during the next few weeks.