Several area fire departments cooperated to put out a field fire Oct. 6 in Gretna near Vala’s Pumpkin Patch. The fire could be seen for a long distance as smoke rolled across Interstate 80.

Or taking tough neighborhood kids on mentoring outings to Vala’s Pumpkin Patch or the Amazing Pizza Machine — many times on birthdays they may not celebrate otherwise.

We took the kids to the pumpkin patch for the very first time, and their reactions are priceless! Join us for a day of festive fun, hayrides, and the hunt for the perfect pumpkins.

Whether you’re picking the perfect pumpkin or braving a haunted maze, Vancouver has plenty to offer this spooky season. This guide covers the best local pumpkin patches, family-friendly events, and ...

Matthew Botello, 6, raises his pumpkin above his head as he announces he has found a winner while visiting the Marana Pumpkin Patch with his family on Oct. 24, 2019. Josh Galemore, Arizona Daily Star ...

Pumpkin Creek Park, a 34-acre space that has long been underutilized, is on track for a million-dollar renovation. Sam Howarth, a planner with Danville Parks and Recreation, said, "This park hasn ...

Downers Grove North tight end Will Vala committed to the University of Illinois football team's 2026 recruiting class. Vala, a 6-foot-4, 225-pounder, chose Illinois over offers from approximately ...

Downers Grove North tight end Will Vala committed to the University of Illinois football team's 2026 recruiting class. Vala, a 6-foot-4, 225-pounder, chose Illinois over offers from approximately ...

Jim Gordon’s obituary last week included a long list of his community service -- some of the nonprofits he served, some of the boards he chaired -- and an apology from his family.

Oblivion Remastered's first patch is out now in beta to iron out the RPG's janky charm, and Bethesda is already working on another one that "will focus on performance" ...