At least 50 people were killed and more than 200 wounded when a gunman opened fire on an outdoor music festival on the Las Vegas Strip in the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history. Authorities have identified the suspected gunman in the Sunday ...

The mass shooting that killed at least 50 people in Las Vegas on Sunday night was the worst in modern American history. Police suspect that Stephen Paddock fired on the crowd at a country-music concert indiscriminately from his hotel room window, ki...

The Education Center in Naperville will honor individuals and groups during its annual Kids' Best Friend Benefit and Awards Dinner. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, in the Hilton Lisle/Naperville Grand Ballroom, 3003 Corporate West Dri...

Quaid rocks See another side of Dennis Quaid ("The Right Stuff," "Far From Heaven") when the famed Hollywood actor performs with the band The Sharks on Saturday at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $29-$49. (630) 962-7000 or arcadali...

Lupine laughs Comedian Josh Wolf ("Last Comic Standing," "My Name is Earl") continues a run of standup performances this weekend at two Zanies locations: 1548 N. Wells St., Chicago, (312) 337-4027; then at MB Financial Park, 5437 Park Place, Rosemon...

Transitional Care Management (TCM), which provides comprehensive consultative and management services that enhance patient satisfaction, reduce cost and improve outcomes in a variety of post-acute settings, welcomes Michelle Stuercke, RN, MSN, DNP, ...

Princess parade Animated princesses (and their princes) come to skating life in "Disney on Ice: Dream Big." The tour plays eight performances starting Thursday at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $20-$60; $15-$20 parking. (800) 7...

Aurora University and Waubonsee Community College campuses are mission fields for Aurora resident Anne Miller. She detailed campus ministries she directs at AU and WCC during a visit to Fourth Street United Methodist Church in Aurora on Sept. 17. A...

Extra special win for Bryant, Cubs Kris Bryant hit a 2-run homer off Oliver Drake to break a 3-3 tie in the 10th inning, and the Cubs went on to win 5-3. The victory reduced the Cubs' magic number for winning their division to 6. Read beat writer Br...