Metal man Take what innuendo you will from the title of the rocking concert "Spend the Night With Alice Cooper." The famed metal music provocateur performs Thursday at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $43-$83. (847) 263-6300 or gen...

The Naperville Park District offers a variety of October events for the community to enjoy in celebration of the fall season and Halloween. Beginning Friday, Oct. 7, the Naperville Park District will host Summer Place Theatre's Ghost Stories in the ...

Island Lake fire victim identified A 56-year old woman died early yesterday morning in a house fire in the 200 block of South Shore Drive in Island Lake, Wauconda Fire District officials said. Joanne Till, the sole occupant, was pulled from the home...

It's not the winter holidays yet, but you can get in the spirit of giving during the Light the Torch 5K Night Run, which dedicates a portion of the proceeds to the FT Cares Foundation that focuses on a different charitable area each month. The time...

This weekend Riot Fest: Noon to 10 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Sept. 16-18, at Douglas Park, 1401 S. Sacramento Drive, Chicago. Daily schedule and ticket prices vary. riotfest.org. Glendale Heights Oktoberfest: 5 to 10 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays...

Friday live Fans who remember comedian Norm MacDonald and his stint as the main "Weekend Update" anchor on "Saturday Night Live" won't want to miss his special standup gig tonight at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $40-$55. (630) 9...

Done deal: Wauconda Park District to buy Phil's Beach Wauconda park district officials Tuesday sealed the deal in the purchase of iconic Phil's Beach on the western edge of Bangs Lake for $690,000. Full story. Police remove 20 dogs, 2 cats,...

Chicago IL: The Association of Pakistani Americans hosted its 25th Pakistan Day Celebration in Bolingbrook, IL. The organization's Silver Jubilee was a smashing event that brought out over three thousands Pakistani Americans. The festival has been e...

This weekend Stratford Square Mall's Summer Fest: 4 to 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, and noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 27-28, at Stratford Square Mall, 152 Stratford Square, Bloomingdale. In The Stix, Sixteen Candles and Wedding Banned perfor...