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A Mundelein bar called Teddy O’Brian’s, 320 E. Hawley St., may make way for Hatricks Irish Pub.

Irish pub proposed for downtown Mundelein

A Lake County restaurateur intends to convert a bar in downtown Mundelein to a more upscale establishment.

Robert Carradine in 2013. The youngest of a prolific Hollywood family and whose biggest hit was the 1984 comedy “Revenge of the Nerds” has died at 71.

Robert Carradine, 'Revenge of the Nerds' and 'Lizzie McGuire' star, dies at 71

Robert Carradine, the youngest of his prolific Hollywood family and whose biggest hit was the 1984 comedy “Revenge of the Nerds,” has died at 71. In a Tuesday statement to Deadline, his family said he lived with bipolar disorder for two decades and died by suicide.

Dr. Christopher Turk (Donald Faison), left, and Dr. John Dorian (Zach Braff) are still best friends on “Scrubs.”

‘Scrubs’ revival brings back the old goofy gang, but now they're, gulp, in charge

“Scrubs” — whose first two episodes premiere back-to-back Wednesday, Feb. 25, on ABC and stream next day on Hulu — picks up with the same characters all these years later, but this time, in addition to some physical wear and tear, the onetime interns are the teachers to a group of rookie doctors.

Jack Schacht of Warrenville is helping spur a backgammon resurgence with the Chicago Backgammon League.

86-year-old retiree gets back in the game with new backgammon league

A retired 86-year-old Warrenville man is spreading his passion for backgammon through Chicago and the suburbs.

With more than 50,000 locations, Mixue has surpassed McDonald's as the biggest fast-food chain in the world.

Mixue, the world’s biggest fast-food chain, has landed in the U.S. What is it and how does it taste?

Months after surpassing McDonald’s as the biggest food chain in the world, Mixue arrived in the United States in December. In China, the chain is ubiquitous for its ultracheap vanilla cone, fruity drinks and bubble teas.

Piping plovers on a restricted beach in Waukegan. An art and education exhibition celebrating the beauty of the Lake Michigan shoreline opens Feb. 27 at the Robert T. Wright Gallery of Art at the College of Lake County in Grayslake.

‘Looking for a break’: Art, education exhibition features beauty of Lake Michigan shoreline

Aside from showcasing the serenity of natural beauty there is another reason behind an upcoming exhibition at the Robert T. Wright Gallery of Art at the College of Lake County in Grayslake.

Activities like improv shows are an opportunity for Awesome Life participants to get out of the house, be social and make friends. The organization, based in Naperville, is a nonprofit serving young people with Down syndrome, autism or other special needs who have “aged out” of services from public schools.

In Aurora, young adults with special needs say ‘Yes, and …’ to improv

From the outside, on a cold January morning, the Bit Theatre in Aurora looks sterile. But inside, it’s warm, buzzing and full of families awaiting the start of an exclusive improv performance. This show, a partnership between The Bit Theatre and Awesome Life Academy, is being staged for an audience of young adults with special needs.