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Fat Rosie’s just launched new “fiesta hours” at all seven locations. The specials run from 3-6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Dining out: Happy hours, Van’s moving to West Dundee, Leona’s Pizza coming to McHenry

New happy hour specials have popped up at Fat Rosie’s and Seasons 52. Also, Van’s Frozen Custard and Burgers is switching Dundees while Leona’s is opening in McHenry.

Frontier Days returns to Recreation Park in Arlington Heights July 3-6. Highlights include live music, a carnival and activities for all ages.

Frontier Days, a favorite Arlington Heights summer tradition, returns

Get ready for four days of music and fun as the 49th annual Frontier Days in Arlington Heights is back up and running amid ongoing renovations to its longtime home at Recreation Park.

Thrill seekers ride Pharaoh’s Fury during last year’s Mount Prospect Lions Club Fourth of July Festival at Melas Park.

Things to do July 4-10: Fourth of July events, Frontier Days, Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest and more

Mark your calendar for Fourth of July events, Mount Prospect Lions Club Fourth of July Festival, Frontier Days Festival, Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest, Mundelein Community Days, McHenry Fiesta Days, fireworks, parades and more happening this week.

Chicago will perform at Ravinia Festival in Highland Park on Saturday, July 5.

Concerts July 5-10: Chicago, Keyshia Cole, Teddy Swims, Wu-Tang Clan and more

Upcoming concerts this week include Chicago, Keyshia Cole, Kygo, Teddy Swims, Wu-Tang Clan, Blind Melon and more.

Andy (Charlize Theron) faces new villains in “The Old Guard 2" streaming on Netflix.

In ‘The Old Guard 2,’ Charlize Theron and Uma Thurman get half a movie

About 80 minutes into “The Old Guard 2,” I found myself wondering how the filmmakers were going to wrap things up. There were a lot of threads dangling with Charlize Theron’s gang of immortal warriors, split up and facing extinction, and she still had yet to face off with the new villain played by Uma Thurman.

The Chicago Dogs baseball team celebrates Independence Day and Elvis Presley this weekend in Rosemont.

Best Bets: Celebrate July 4 with baseball, music and fireworks

The Chicago Dogs and Schaumburg Boomers celebrate Independence Day with baseball and fireworks, Aurora’s Paramount welcomes home-town ensemble Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl, and Bridgeview celebrates world culture at World Fair US.

Palatine police officer Eddie Christudhas greets a child while leading a previous Hometown Fest Parade. This year’s parade is set to step off at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 5.

Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest a summer classic

They say the classics never get old. That may explain the enduring popularity of the Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest.