State Rep. Marty Moylan tells voters he's not your typical Democrat as he bikes from house to house on the campaign trail, handing out yard signs, nail files and doggie treats with his name emblazoned on the bag. "I'm an independent running as a Dem...

From family fun to terrifying haunted houses, check out these Halloween events in the Fox Valley. Algonquin Howl-O-Ween Dog Parade: Algonquin's fourth annual “Howl-O-Ween Dog Parade” will step off at 1:20 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at Ganek Mu...

From family fun to terrifying haunted houses, check out these Halloween events in the Tri-Cities. Aurora All Hallow's Eve: Join “All Hallow's Eve” from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Road in Aurora. Cost is...

Mid-Suburban League boys basketball fans of the early 1970s will no doubt remember watching the solid play in the middle by Palatine High School center Doug Fyfe. Now Fyfe will be remembered by Lawrence University when he is inducted into the school...

Family business After comedian Chris Rock catapulted to fame, his brother, Tony Rock, also took up the family funny business. See Tony perform standup this weekend at the Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $19 plus a two menu...

All aglow Redmoon Theatre teams up with the city of Chicago and the Chicago Park District for an outdoor spectacle called The Great Chicago Fire Festival featuring floating fire art pieces and fireworks on Saturday along the Chicago River River...

Ex-'Idol' returns Mount Prospect native Lee DeWyze, who was crowned (with much fanfare) the Season Nine winner of “American Idol” in 2010, has launched a new phase of his career, releasing the album “Frames” last year on indie label Vanguard Re...

The weather is starting to cool, but before you break out your coat you can still have some outdoor fun at local Oktoberfest celebrations. The suburbs' big German population means there are plenty of places where you can enjoy sausage, beer, games a...

Punk veterans: The Members, a witty and energetic punk band, formed in England in 1977, the same year in which the Sex Pistols and the Clash released their first albums. The Members toured incessantly and put out a number of records, including t...

Fan-tastic: Fans of all things fantasy and sci-fi won't want to miss the Wizard World Convention Comic Con 2014 starting on Thursday at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. Single day tickets: $40 Thursday; $50...