Although not typically on women's radar, heart disease poses a serious threat to their health-and a local physician is coming to Five Seasons Family Sports Club in Northbrook to talk about it on Wednesday, December 6th. Dr. Cathie Dunal's free prese...

He didn't know it, but when comedian and Northbrook native Scott Adsit did a one-night performance of his comedy show "Celebrity Autobiography" in Los Angeles, Disney casting executives were in the audience. The show features Adsit and others readin...

Need for speed Ogle the many sleek and stylish automobiles on display at the Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals this weekend at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. $30. (847) 692-2220 or mcacn.com. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. S...

Ear infections are one of the top reasons a child visits the pediatrician. The pain can be excruciating, and when they are recurrent, cause a child to miss school, parents to miss work and also an increased use of antibiotics. According to the Ame...

Santa Paws and Mrs. Claus know your pets have been nice, not naughty, and they can't wait to meet them! Bring your pet to Heartland Animal Shelter Saturday, Dec. 2, 1-4 p.m. and get a photo with everyone's favorite couple for a $20 donation. Electr...

Icy spectacle The globally successful Canadian-based Cirque du Soleil straps on ice skates for its first ice arena spectacle "Crystal." St. Charles native Madeline Stammen stars in the cast, which performs amazing human feats on (and above) the ice ...

'Don't Stop' R&B star Jeffrey Osborne ("On the Wings of Love," "Stay with Me Tonight") shares a concert bill with Mindi Abair and The Boneshakers tonight at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $39.50-$59.50. (847) 263-6300 or geneseet...

More than 200 friends of the College of Lake County Foundation came out to support student scholarships on Oct. 28 at the Drake Hotel in Chicago. "The CLC Foundation Gala was an incredible success thanks to a team effort by the supporters and staff...

Most cops clean their guns. These cops clean their gums. Their police dog's gums, that is. Roughly 30 area officers learned the basics of oral care for their working police dogs Thursday morning from veterinary dentist Dr. Stephen Juriga, who spoke...

Foodie fun Fans of TV celebrity chefs won't want to miss out on “Alton Brown Live: Eat Your Science.” The interactive touring show returns to the Chicago area for a single performance at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $45.50-$65....