The final piece of track connecting the lift hill to the drop was made at 180 feet, representing the highest point of a new roller coaster being built at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee.
Cirque du Soleil’s family-friendly, insect-themed spectacle “OVO” takes over NOW Arena for six shows, Second City brings its “best of” revue to the McAninch Arts Center, and Elmhurst University hosts its 58th jazz festival.
Urban Air Adventure Park, offering various kid-friendly activities like go karts, laser tag and climbing walls, is set to open a 67,000-square-foot location in Arlington Heights later this year.
For Valentine’s Day this year, consider a different type of date night such as a murder-mystery party at Martini Room in Elgin, a couples date night at WhirlyBall, mini golf at Puttshack or a special candlelight dinner at CityGate Grille.
Mark your calendar for Chicago Auto Show, Valentine's Day events, the Joffrey Ballet and more happening this week.
Sam Shepard’s thrilling “Fool for Love” is more than just any old spat between former lovers. It taps into all kinds of mythic tropes, which is evident in director Jeremy Herrin’s visceral take, now being revived for the first time in four decades by Steppenwolf Theatre.
Was the speaker in the Robert Frost poem “Mending Wall” right? Do good fences make good neighbors? Check out Buffalo Theatre Ensemble’s brisk, well-acted revival of “Native Gardens” and find out.