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Plans are taking shape for the growth of Schaumburg's convention center, both for phase 1 that Andretti Indoor Karting & Games is anchoring, as well as future phases to the north.

Schaumburg Convention Center looks to build on two decades of success

Marking their 20th anniversary this month, the Schaumburg Convention Center and its adjoining Renaissance Hotel are just putting down roots for a future more productive than their past.

You can take a drink to enjoy as you walk within the Arlington Alfresco area starting on July 30.

Arlington Heights to uncork sip and stroll downtown area July 30

Arlington Heights launches its “sip and stroll” pilot program — allowing patrons to take alcoholic drinks to-go in a designated downtown area — on July 30.

Abraham Dietz-Green, right, stars with Lili Galluzzo in Oil Lamp Theater’s revival of the musical “The Last Five Years” by Jason Robert Brown.

Suburban actor happily juggles back-to-back performances, rehearsals

Abraham Deitz-Green is one busy actor. For the last few months, the 2025 Northwestern graduate has juggled rehearsals for new shows while performing in other productions at the same time, including Metropolis’ “The Wedding Singer,” Oil Lamp’s “The Last Five Years” and Marriott’s “A Year With Frog and Toad.”

David Genty of Bartlett, in the back row, films his ride on the Orient Express with his 5-year-old daughter Astrid during Glendale Heights Fest Saturday in Camera Park. The annual festival features carnival rides, games, live music and family-friendly activities. It closes with a fireworks show on Sunday.

Riding and sliding at Glendale Heights Fest

Glendale Heights Fest, held every year at Camera Park, features carnival rides, games, live music and family-friendly activities. It closes with a fireworks show on Sunday.

Lisle Community Band conductor Steve Green leads band members as they warm up for the first concert of the season on June 25 in Lisle. This is his final season, culminating with his last conducting performance on Thursday, July 16.

‘We’ve made some beautiful music’: Grand finale for longtime conductor of the Lisle Community Band

The July 16 performance of the Lisle Community Band is likely to be emotional for Steve Green. It will mark the end of Green’s 40-year run as conductor of the band he founded.

Rush co-founding members Alex Lifeson, left, and Geddy Lee, here at the 2017 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, will play four sold-out shows at Chicago’s United Center starting Thursday, July 16.

50 years of Rush in Chicago: A local history of the band in 10 concerts

When Rush settles in for a sold-out four-night stand at United Center beginning Thursday, July 16, it will mark the first time the band plays Chicagoland without long-standing anchor Neil Peart.

Enjoy a day in the sun at Phil's Beach and Bangs Lake in Wauconda.

Swim into summer at these 10 suburban beaches

Soak up the sun at one of these 10 suburban beaches featuring activities such as swimming, paddleboarding, sand volleyball, water features, slides, picnicking and more.