For many, knowledge of the criminal justice system comes mostly from reruns of “Law & Order” and “CSI.” Police officers, victims, witnesses, defendants, lawyers and the journalists who cover them know better. Cops don't drive vintage Dodge Chargers...

Metea Valley has rarely lacked athletic, skill-position players. What really excites Mustangs coach Ben Kleinhans this year, though, is the status of the offensive and defensive lines. "I feel comfortable saying that those are deep positions for us...

Like a Wolf Fans of former TV series "Chelsea Lately" and "My Name is Earl" won't to miss seeing series regular Josh Wolf, right, doing standup at two different Zanies locations: first at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, (630) 524...

Drum it out Big, Loud & Live 13, the annual Drum Corps International World Championship Preliminaries, will be simulcast live to select movie theaters in Batavia, Chicago, Crystal Lake, Deer Park, Evanston, Gurnee, Lincolnshire, Lombard, South Barri...

This weekend Gurnee Days 2016: 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12; 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13; and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, at Viking Park, 4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee, and other Gurnee venues. This year's theme is “G...

Editor's note: An earlier version of this article should have read Burlington Central and Kaneland are among only three high schools in unincorporated areas of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake and McHenry counties — Glenbard South near Glen Ellyn is serv...

Beer drinkers are encouraged to dress in patriotic colors when they attend the Wheaton Park District's "Red, White and Brew" festival this weekend. The fest, which is returning to the once-dry town for a sixth year, will feature more than 80 beers f...

This weekend DuPage County Fair: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday through Sunday, July 29-31, at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton. Animal exhibits, music, food, rodeo at 1 and 6 p.m. Saturday, demolition derby at 1 and 6 p.m. Sun...