Mark your calendar for Carlos Mencia at the Chicago Improv in Schaumburg, the Chicago Sports Spectacular, Kevin Nealon at Batavia’s Comedy Vault, St. Patrick’s Day events and more happening this week.

Former Elk Grove Village resident Ailyn Perez stars as Mimi in “La Bohème” at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Jay Pharoah does standup in Schaumburg, and McHenry Sham-Rocks the Fox takes over Miller Point Park this weekend.

Ziegler’s Ace Hardware on Elgin’s west side closing after 44 years After 44 years on Elgin’s west side, the owners of Ziegler’s Ace Hardware on Lillian Street have announced the store will close. Adam Ziegler, company president and the fourth ge...

Fox River Grove’s plans for residential and commercial growth are underway as the village announced a developer for the recently demolished Block B site and completes construction on rental homes near Route 22.

Bike tracks on snowy sidewalks? If the tracks are 3-4 inches wide, you can bet a fat tire bike, aka “fattie,” or fat bike, is on the prowl, pedaled by someone who won’t take snow for an answer.

Ice shapes Lake County's landscape. Glaciers left behind hills, lakes and the Great Lakes.

The St. Charles Singers choir will perform two concerts alongside six local high school choirs, allowing students to gain experience and build connections.

Mark your calendar for Cirque du Soleil’s “OVO” at the Now Arena, “Dancing With the Stars Live!” at the Rosemont Theatre, Disney On Ice’s “Let’s Dance!” at the Allstate Arena, “Groundhog Day The Musical” in Woodstock and more happening this week.