Veteran Virginia "Ginny" Narsete has an ambitious goal: help organize the first all-female veteran "honor flight" from Illinois to the nation's capital. Back in her day, it was rare for women to meet others like them, said Narsete, 67, of Lisle, who...

Alex Goldin of Barrington barely remembers a time when he wasn't playing chess. A native of the Soviet Union who emigrated to this country 20 years ago, he started playing at the age of 4 along with his twin brother and sister. “As a child, I thou...

Independence Day is over, but the fireworks shows continue in the suburbs this weekend and a few other dates next week. Here's where you can find them: Arlington Heights Dusk Friday, July 5, at Arlington Park, 2200 W. Euclid Ave. Live racing, ...

This weekend Barrington Fourth of July Fest: 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Friday, July 5, and 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, July 6, at the Barrington North Metra Lot, 201 S. Spring St., Barrington. Brats, bands, beer, rock walls, sports games, a bounce h...

Looking for a good sky show? There are plenty around the suburbs. If you can't get enough of them, they're nicely spread out through the week. For details on where in town you can catch the fireworks and whether there are any charges to park, visit ...

This week Naperville's Ribfest: Noon to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, July 3-6, at Knoch Park, 724 S. West St., Naperville. “Last Nights at Knoch” features a variety of ribs, food, drinks, a carnival, rides, kids' area, two stages of music and...

Baseball has changed a lot since it was played in 1859. But it's still possible to catch up on the original lingo and rules that first made the game great. The McHenry County Historical Society's "club nine," the McHenry County "Independants," will ...

Editor's note: This list has been updated to include Oak Brook canceling its Wednesday, July 3, fireworks due to severe weather and field conditions, according to the Village of Oak Brook website. Independence Day is fast approaching, but why wait ...

This weekend Windy City Warbirds & Classics radio-controlled model air show: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, June 21, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at Fox Valley Aero Club Field, 3821 Karl Madsen Drive, St. Charles. Special one-hour air shows at ...