Lake County Entertainment
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Chance the Rapper, Brandi Carlile, CSO set to perform this summer at RaviniaMar 12, 2026 5:00 pm - Brandi Carlile, Chance the Rapper, Bonnie Raitt, Paul Simon, Kurt Elling, Hugh Jackman, Kool & the Gang and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra are among the artists scheduled to perform this summer during the Ravinia Festival’s 90th season.
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Raise a (green) glass at St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at suburban bars and restaurantsMar 11, 2026 1:45 pm - It’s St. Patrick’s Day, so restaurants and bars throughout the suburbs are making a day of it with corned beef, Irish dancing, green beer and more.
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Dining out: Throwback pricing at Clara’s, Giordano’s Italian beef pizza and moreMar 11, 2026 10:00 am - Clara’s in Woodridge is offering throwback pricing from 1987, Giordano’s and Buona have teamed up again on the Italian beef pizza, and Fat Rosie’s is serving up specials for spring.
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Libertyville comics seller offers tips on collecting for investment or funMar 11, 2026 9:58 am - Peter Przysiezny has been buying and selling comics and collectibles since he was in grade school. The founder of the Comic Buying Center in Libertyville hopes to encourage a love of comics in young people, and offers tips for collectors on buying and selling.
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3rd ax-throwing venue in Libertyville would include a ‘rage room’Mar 09, 2026 6:25 pm - What would be the third axe-throwing spot in Libertyville has a thumbs-up from an advisory panel.
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‘Our Stories’ film preview honors Latino community’s role in McHenry County agricultureMar 08, 2026 9:18 pm - Raices Latinas is screening a preview of “Nuestras Historias,” a documentary highlighting Latino contributions to McHenry County agriculture, on March 31 at Woodstock Opera House with free admission.
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A plea for help: Wauconda musician who lost his voice to a brain injury seeks answers through documentaryMar 08, 2026 2:45 pm - Wauconda singer-songwriter Eric Kinkel and his supporters have created a documentary film he hopes will lead to the return of his voice due to brain trauma.
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The Biz Week That Was: Andretti Indoor Karting to open; Whole Foods signs leaseMar 07, 2026 12:29 pm - Andretti Indoor Karting & Games in Schaumburg awaiting green flag to open Tuesday Anticipated for four years, just days remain for Andretti Indoor Karting & Games to...
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‘Gourmet’ coffee shop with breakfast, lunch items to replace shuttered Burger King in CaryMar 07, 2026 11:52 am - A gourmet coffee shop soon will be replacing the shuttered Burger King drive-through along Route 14 in Cary.
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Plovers take center stage in College of Lake County exhibitMar 06, 2026 1:11 pm - Local artists and nature lovers help tell the story of the Lake County landscape and the wildlife that depends on it in a new College of Lake County exhibit showcasing photography and artwork on piping plovers.