Roller coaster buffs will have to hurry to ride Raging Bull before it temporarily closes for a full repaint, but there are plenty of other big events, including new Fright Fest haunts, planned for visitors to Six Flags Great America in Gurnee.
Mark your calendar for Elburn Days, Naper Nights, Little Bear Ribfest and more happening this week.
Beyoncé has an Emmy to go with her 35 Grammys. She was listed as one of a half dozen people on a team that won outstanding costumes for a variety, nonfiction or reality show for "Beyoncé Bowl.”
Sonny Acres, the farm and family entertainment complex in West Chicago, is building a 7,000-square-foot building, The Barn on North, to host special events.
Brent Copstead, owner of Geneva Winery, is expanding the business to include an event venue, vineyard and larger production facility.
The new Hollywood Casino Joliet opened Monday with fanfare that included a traditional Chinese lion dance and an announcement that the casino has become an official sponsor of the Chicago Bears.
After 32 years, the screens at Regal Lake Zurich cinema will go dark for good after the last showing Thursday.