Blues men Award-winning blues superstars Buddy Guy and Jonny Lang share a special concert bill on Sunday at the Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $70-$90 pavilion seating; $33-$38 lawn seating. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org. 7...

Huzzah! Huzzah! Travel back in time to 16th century England when the Bristol Renaissance Faire returns for its 31st season this weekend. See costumed actors, jousting, historic demonstrations and more just across the Illinois border at 12550 12...

Save the Clocktower: 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 6, at Hawthorn Woods Community Park, 5 Park View Lane, Hawthorn Woods. Free. (847) 438-5500 or vhw.org. Billy Elton: 7 p.m. Friday, July 6, at Harmony Park, 99 W. Campbell, Arlington Heights. Free. (847) 3...

Authorities have recovered the body of a man last seen in the Fox River after the Fourth of July fireworks show in Elgin, according to the Elgin Fire Department. A South Elgin rescue boat recovered the yet unidentified remains of the man at about 1:...

This week Naval Station Great Lakes Fourth of July: 3 to 11 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, and 3 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 4, at Ross Field, Naval Station Great Lakes, 530 Farragut Avenue B, Great Lakes. Music, carnival rides and games, food and beverages f...

'If you want to destroy my sweater ...' The mid-1990s were the playground of Weezer, the pop-alternative purveyors of “Undone - The Sweater Song,” “Say It Ain't So” and the irreverently “Happy Days”-themed video for “Buddy Holly,” which played once ...

New-car dealers in the Chicago area are on a summertime mission to raise awareness and funds for local troops and their families. For the sixth consecutive year, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association and its dealer members are partnering with th...

Nothing says Fourth of July more than a patriotic fireworks display. But you don't have to wait until Independence Day to enjoy one. Here's a day-by-day list of where to catch fireworks in the suburbs through July 4 and beyond. Wednesday, July 4...

37th American Music Festival Whether your musical tastes lean toward jazz, funk, rock, soul, indie or good old Americana, one of the weekend's best bets is the American Music Festival at FitzGerald's. The annual fest - a collection of national ...