Punk-era partyers I defy anyone to feel blue after listening to a classic single by the B-52s. "Rock Lobster," "My Own Private Idaho," "Roam," "Love Shack" - these songs and more combine the offbeat sound of the band's native 1970s New Wave scene wi...

Neil Donnell with “Tribute to James Taylor”: 7 p.m. Feb. 7, and 2 p.m. Feb. 8, Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock. $38-$45. (815) 338-5300 or woodstockoperahouse.com. Pat McCurdy: 7 p.m. Feb. 6, Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Pal...

The season's first major snowstorm pounded the suburbs Sunday, pouring as much as 16 inches of snow on some parts of the region, challenging those brave or foolhardy enough to venture out and leaving everyone who needs to be somewhere Monday morning...

Receiving fire protection and ambulance care will get more expensive in the Fox River and Countryside Fire/Rescue district service area if residents approve a tax increase on the April ballot. District President Jim Gaffney confirmed Tuesday evening...

Bail set for Elgin man in chase: Bail was set at $50,000 Monday for Claude R. Thompson, 23, of the 1300 block of Maroon Drive, Elgin, who was arrested Sunday in Elgin after police said he took them on a 45-minute chase in his car and then on fo...

Maple leaf land If you're considering an outdoorsy vacation north of the border, then don't miss the All Canada Show starting Thursday at the Pheasant Run Mega Center, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. $10; $8 seniors; free admission for youth age...

Frigid temperatures this week are creating what officials hope will be ideal conditions for the third annual Hard Water Classic ice-fishing tournament at Blackwell Forest Preserve's Silver Lake near Warrenville. Sponsored by the DuPage County Fores...

Drinking doom If you're a fan of the truTV show “Barmageddon,” then don't miss its host Mo Mandel performing standup comedy locally starting Wednesday at Zanies at MB Financial Park, Rosemont. $22, plus a two menu-item purchase. (847) 813-0484 ...

Ice anglers of all ages are invited to test their skills against hundreds of competitors at the DuPage County Forest Preserve District's Hard Water Classic ice fishing tournament from noon 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, on the 62-acre Silver Lake at B...

A man sees through the eyes of a woman and shares what he learned. — Colleen Thomas Empathy for victims of sexual assault I was robbed by three large young men. They approached me after I was leaving a wake. They demanded that I give them my wa...