Ohio Gov. John Kasich was in the suburbs Wednesday to try to pick up votes in the parts of Illinois where he sees his strongest support. Kasich was rallying voters to try to secure delegates as part of his make-or-break push to gain ground in next ...

Women of Country Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland headlines Country Music Television's “2016 Women of Country Tour” featuring Brandy Clark, Lindsey Ell and Tara Thompson on Thursday at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $44-$250. (847) ...

State Rep. Jack Franks and a state retirement fund leader are questioning whether McHenry County Board members are working enough hours to receive pension benefits. Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Executive Director Louis Kosiba said Monday an au...

Comic career Catch up with the career of Chicago-native comedian Marina Franklin (HBO's "Divorce," Comedy Central's "Inside Amy Schumer") when she performs standup at two Zanies locations: first at 1548 N. Wells St., Chicago, (312) 337-4027, $2...

When the weather turns cold and most of us are content to grab our slippers and a blanket and sip hot cocoa, a few of our neighbors are counting the days until its been cold enough for long enough that the ice on our local lakes is thick enough. And...

Country guy If you love country hits such as “Who I Am With You” and “Lonely Eyes,” then don't miss Chris Young in concert on Thursday at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. $35-$55. (800) 745-3000 or rosemont theatre.com. 7:30 p.m. ...

Doggy days Siberian sled dogs are the stars of the Husky Heroes event this weekend at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. Highlights include demonstrations of sled-pulling and skijoring, where dogs pull a person on skis. $9; $8 seni...

Faithful rock The touring Winter Jam returns with award-winning Christian rockers Matthew West, King & Country and more tonight at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $10 cash or check admission; $15-$20 parking. (847) 635-6601 or 2...

A substitute teacher who has worked for several years in school districts throughout Cook and DuPage counties is facing sexual assault charges after a 10-year-old female student at a LaGrange elementary school reported that she had been inappropriat...

Costumed comedy If you rooted for costumed comedian and illusionist Piff the Magic Dragon on “America's Got Talent,” then don't miss him performing standup live starting Thursday at Improv Comedy Showcase at Woodfield Mall, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumb...