Silly sacrilege? Comedian Kathleen Madigan ribs religion and other topics during her standup “Bothering Jesus Tour” at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $37.50-$57.50. (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9...

College of Lake County Theatre department's fall production of "Street Scene," a Pulitzer Prize-winning play, will be directed by Thomas B. Mitchell, who will retire in December after 30 years with the Theatre department. Six performances will be p...

'World' arrives in Rosemont Pop and R&B star Janet Jackson is back on the road with her "State of the World Tour." It makes a stop on Thursday at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $55-$561.79; $15-$20 parking. (800) 745-3000 or a...

The College of Lake County Board of Trustees voted Oct. 24 to appoint Julie B. Shroka of Grayslake to finish the term of Trustee Dr. Philip J. Carrigan, who resigned for personal reasons in September. Julie ShrokaShroka, the third-place vote getter...

Highland Park, IL - October 23, 2017: The Highland Park Community Foundation held its annual grant awards reception on Wednesday, October 18th at the Highland Park Community House. The Foundation, established in 1992 to provide support and expand ...

Randhurst pet parade Take your kids - and costumed pets - to Randhurst Village in Mount Prospect for the annual Halloween Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 21. Highlights of this free event include a pet costume parade with prizes, entertainment, pumpkin...

Rock crooner Fans of David Lynch won't want to miss seeing one of the filmmakers favorite artists, Chris Isaak ("Wicked Game," "Blue Hotel"), when he performs in concert at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $35-$95. (847) 263-6300 o...

Comic character Catch up with comedian Dino Archie ("Adam Devine's House Party," "Hollywood Hobo") when he performs standup gigs this week at two Zanies locations: Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, (630) 524-0001, then at MB Financ...

As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, the Black Box Theatre at McHenry County College will present "Grease," by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, Oct. 19-21, 26-28, Nov. 2-4, and 2 p.m. Sundays, ...