Take in a beloved musical in Oakbrook Terrace, catch a concert in Grayslake or see "America's Got Talent" winner Terry Fator in Waukegan or Aurora. And if those shows don't appeal to you, we have more options for this weekend in the suburbs. Here ar...

Husna Ahmed Islamic Foundation School Hometown: Berkeley Class: Senior Parents: Syed Ahmed and Talath Anjum Sponsor: Yasmin Jamal, math teacher Community service: Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, volunteer; Islamic Foundation High School, graduation day...

Stamping ground Step Afrika! is a professional dance company dedicated to the Chicago tradition of “stepping.” See the company perform on Wednesday at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. $20-$30; $6 students. (815) 356-92...

New school programs, political battles, economic development controversies and acts of heroism were among the most memorable moments in the Fox Valley this year. Here are some of the top stories from 2017: Elgin charter school approved for 2018 ...

Traditional Tchaikovsky The von Heidecke Chicago Festival Ballet teams up with the New Philharmonic for another annual run of "The Nutcracker" this weekend at College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $44; $34 kids. (63...

98° in December Boy bands were royalty at the turn of the century, and one of the top groups holding court was 98°. Catch Nick and Drew Lachey, Jeff Timmons and Justin Jeffree as they heat up the holidays with the dance moves and harmonies you remem...

Holiday hits Mannheim Steamroller rolls into the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $39. (847) 671-5100 or rosemont.com/theatre. 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15 Metal mayhem Rockers can commemorate the 25th anniversary of 95 WII...

Callen response Catch up with comedian Bryan Callen ("The Goldbergs," "The Hangover") when he performs a series of standup shows starting Thursday at the Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $24 plus a two-item purchase. (847) 240-2...

A buy one, get one free ticket offer for the Salute to Gospel Music Concert presented by the College of Lake County Lakeshore Campus will be available through Dec. 18. The 34th annual event will take place at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, at the ...

More than 200 musicians from the College of Lake County Music department will present four December concerts, three of which have holiday themes. Community members can get in the holiday spirit by attending instrumental and choral concerts presented...