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Harry Potter's stag Patronus greets visitors outside the Harry Potter Shop Chicago store on Michigan Avenue, which debuted Thursday morning.

With a magical ‘swish and flick,’ Harry Potter store debuts on Michigan Avenue

For decades, devoted Harry Potter fans have had to accept the fact that Hogwarts is fictional. But the magic somewhat is restored for anyone able to visit Chicago’s new addition to the fandom, with attention to detail that can make you forget you’re not actually in London.

Naperville has topped Niche's "Best Cities to Live in America" list.

Naperville again No. 1 on Niche list of best American cities

Naperville repeats as Niche’s No. 1 “best city to live in America.”

Crews remove and install storm sewers as part of the Deep Lake Road resurfacing project from Route 132 to Route 173 in Antioch, Lake Villa and Lindenhurst. Pavement, curb and gutter removal is expected to begin soon.

Lake County’s $117 million road construction season set to begin. Here’s what’s in the plan

With several projects already up and running, the Lake County Division of Transportation outlines what else to expect during a busy $117 million construction program.

Lake in the Hills to end special taxing areas — but will increase overall tax levy instead

Lake in the Hills is getting rid of special service areas. But in exchange, it will impose a higher property tax levy on local real estate owners.

Children grab Easter eggs during the annual Egg Scramble at the Round Lake Area Park District Sports Center. This year’s event takes place at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 12.

Easter egg hunts and events for kids, teens and adults across the suburbs

This year, Easter is on Sunday, April 20. Here are some of the egg hunts and other Easter events planned in the suburbs.

Jannat Restaurant in Rolling Meadows celebrated its grand opening on Nov. 30, 2023. It is now temporarily closed for renovations into a new concept.

Rolling Meadows restaurant temporarily closing for rebrand

A Central Asian restaurant in Rolling Meadows has temporarily closed for renovations. A new concept is planned, officials said.

The Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James argues with official Danny Crawford during Game 2 of the 2017 second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Toronto Raptors, in Crawford’s final season.

‘I was elated’: How Naperville’s Crawford earned the call to be in the Naismith Hall of Fame

Naperville resident Danny Crawford, a 32-year referee in the National Basketball Association, will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

Chicago Bulls guard Kevin Huerter (13) celebrates with guard Coby White after scoring a basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat in Chicago, Wednesday, April 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

This season has been a true running of the Bulls

The Bulls took a step toward clinching a home game in the play-in tournament by beating Miami on Wednesday behind Josh Giddey’s seventh triple-double of the season.

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