'Community' comic Comedian Joel McHale ("The Soup," "Community") touches down for two shows only at Zanies at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. $30 plus a two-item purchase. (630) 524-0001 or stcharles.zanies.com. 7 and 9:15 p.m. T...

Saint Xavier University in Chicago has announced the dean's list of students for the spring 2016 semester. The dean's list recognizes full-time students who have completed a minimum of 15 credit hours at SXU and have maintained a minimum cumulative ...

Nearly 200 residents gathered on the campus of Benedictine University to commemorate the lives of the five Dallas police officers who were killed by a sniper in line of duty. Lisle Police Chief David Anderson was among several speakers at the Saturd...

See how they shine for you It's a rare band that can find as much success in being so mellow as Coldplay has. But in their 20 years together, the Grammy Award-winning Brit rock band Coldplay has celebrated a string of chill hits and numerous accolad...

Children can get to know nature and learn through playing at the upcoming "Messin' Around in the Dirt Day" in Aurora. Join University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners for several, free interactive stations Thursday, July 21. Drop in to The Gro...

The remaining 15 Suburban Chicago's Got Talent contestants need to be very convincing in the next round of competition. The acts must impress the four judges and win over fans in the battle to move on. The next live round of competition is 7 p.m. Su...

Yorkville resident Mark A. Knox, CPA, has been elected to the board of directors of Aurora-based Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity. Board members elected Knox to a three-year term at the board's July 7 meeting. He will serve on the affiliate's finance...

Growing up in Crystal Lake, Brittani Smith knew what she wanted to do with her life. Become a casting director. You know, the person who finds the right actors and matches them up with the right characters to play? "As a child, maybe before fourth g...