Comedy guy: If you love comedian Mark Normand from his TV stints on NBC's “Last Comic Standing” or Comedy Central's “@Midnight,” then check out his standup locally at Zanies at MB Financial Park, 5437 Park Place, Rosemont. $22 plus a two-item me...

1. The death of a 31-year-old Carpentersville man following a traffic stop by police there Aug. 24 is being investigated by Illinois State Police, but neither village, coroner's or state officials would comment over the weekend on what happened. 2. ...

Community members who would like to perform in a College of Lake County theatre production, choir, instrumental ensemble or dance troupe are invited to fall semester auditions being held Aug. 25-28. Monday Night Jazz Ensemble: Aug. 25, 7:30 p.m. in...

Two exciting entertainment events will be held the weekend of Sept. 20-21 at the College of Lake County's James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts Mainstage Theatre. Tickets go on sale Aug. 25. On Sept. 20, gospel singer Cynthia Williams of Atlan...

Island pride: The 43rd Aurora Puerto Rican Heritage Festival features food vendors, domino competitions, lots of music and a Sunday Puerto Rican Day Parade this weekend at RiverEdge Park, 360 Broadway St., Aurora. $5 general admission; kids ages...

Violin virtuoso: Celebrated American violinist Joshua Bell joins with conductor James Conlon and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for a gala fundraising concert featuring music of Mozart, Bruch and Dvorak on Saturday at the Ravinia Festival, 418 S...

"Young Frankenstein," the new Mel Brooks musical based on the 1974 film, will be the College of Lake County summer musical, produced by the departments of theater, music and dance. The show will be presented at 7:30 p.m. July 19, 25 and 26 and 2 p.m...

Whether your tastes include music, acrobatics, dance or comedy, you will enjoy plenty of great entertainment options in the James Lumber Center (JLC) for the Performing Arts 2014-15 Professional Touring Season at the College of Lake County. On Mond...