It's crunchtime for the Top 15 finalists in Suburban Chicago's Got Talent. After making the cut from the Top 20 round, the remaining acts must show why they should advance to the finale of the summer talent competition. That means a lot is riding on...

This weekend DuPage County Fair: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday through Sunday, July 27-29, at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton. Animal and 4-H exhibits, student art contest, Latting Rodeo on Saturday and a demolition derby sho...

• Elk Grove High School's Nicole Ward was recognized by the National Council of Teachers of English with a Certificate of Superior Writing. The National Council of Teachers of English Achievement Awards in Writing is a school-based writing program ...

College of DuPage engineering students Herven Barham of Aurora and Tanmay Chaklasiya of Hanover Park are exploring their field, gaining invaluable skills and experience this summer through internships with Eaton Automotive in Marshall, Mich. During ...

Fraternally funny Catch up with twin brothers Jason and Randy when the Sklar Brothers ("Cheap Seats," "Sklarbro Country") perform standup comedy together this weekend at the Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $27 plus a two-item p...

Oscar nominee Grammy Award-winner Mary J. Blige, fresh from her double Academy Award-nominated acting and songwriting turns in "Mudbound," performs in concert tonight at the Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $215-$225 pavilion seat...

USA Ultimate, the national governing body for the sport of Ultimate Frisbee, will hold its Masters Championships this weekend at Stuart Sports Complex in Montgomery. Teams from across the country will vie for the national championships in six divis...

• Robert Pape was named Iroquois Community School principal at the June 18 District 62 board of education meeting. Pape will replace longtime principal Michael Amadei, who was appointed as the interim assistant superintendent for Human Resources. Pa...

Several suburban athletes with and without disabilities - but all with a high level of soccer skill - will take to Toyota Park this week to compete in a first-of-its kind international tournament. The inaugural Special Olympics Unified Cup from Tue...

When it's 90 degrees out, like the forecast calls for today, who wants be out in the heat wearing a synthetic, close-fitting 5-pound vest? Our guess is nobody. But that's what police officers do anytime they are out of the office, scorching temps no...