Casting Crowns to play Sears Centre

The Christian contemporary band Casting Crowns is bringing its Thrive Tour to the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 14. Featured guests include Laura Story and For King and Country. Tickets are $32-$62 (with a $20 parking fee) and go on sale to the general public starting at 10 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 2. Call (888) 732-7784 or visit searscentre.com for more information.

— Scott C. Morgan