Blues cues Bobby Rush, Bettye LaVette and Ruthie Foster are just a few of the headliners for the 36th annual Chicago Blues Festival this weekend at multiple stages across Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Free admission. (312) 742-...

A.M.B. Fest: 5 p.m. Friday, June 7; and 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 8 and 9, at Penny Road Pub, 545 Penny Road, Barrington. $15 pass is good for all three days. (847) 428-0562 or pennyroadpub.com. Tiny Kingdoms, Mallory Run, Action/Adventure, ...

Two Arlington Heights legislators will host a town-hall meeting Wednesday to discuss the proposed graduated state income tax. State Rep. Mark Walker and state Sen. Ann Gillespie will welcome Ralph Martire, executive director of the Center for Tax an...

How much is too much pomp and circumstance to mark the completion of eighth grade? It's a question that divides parents and school districts across the region at the height of graduation season. Should students graduate in a full ceremony with caps...

The owner of a new Rolling Meadows sports bar, a two-time mayoral candidate, and owners of a shopping center were among those honored by the Rolling Meadows Chamber of Commerce during its annual awards ceremony this week. It's the 31st year the loca...

Shows, events Saturday, June 1: Sixth annual Glen Ellyn Vintage Auto Fest, Stacy's Tavern Museum & Glen Ellyn History Center. 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. $10 in advance with check or money order payable to the Glen Ellyn Historical Society; $15 at the gate, loc...

This weekend Lincolnshire Food Truck Fridays: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 31, at the Lincolnshire Corporate Center, 300 Knightsbridge Pkwy., Lincolnshire. Features a variety of food trucks and entertainment. Free admission. lincolnshireil.gov. 34t...

Ashley Adams, Prospect High School Hometown: Mount Prospect Parents: Judy and Mark Adams Sponsor: Qiana Drye, history teacher GPA: 4.48 on a weighted 4.0 scale Test scores: ACT: 36 Planned major: Psychology and neuroscience on the pre-med track Awa...

The Patton Elementary School Community in Arlington Heights School District 25 has come together over the last 12 years to raise over $130,000 for Make-A-Wish Illinois & Make-A-Wish America. The money goes to the Make-A-Wish Foundation and helps to ...

Anisha Patel drew the most votes back in April when she was elected to serve on the Arlington Heights Elementary District 25 school board. She brought her background as a parent, CEO of her own company and role as a fellow with the Think Tank on Glo...