Woof walk The BarkaPALooza Dog Walk and Pet Expo benefiting the West Suburban Humane Society is back on Sunday at the Lisle Community Park, 1825 Short St., Lisle. It features a pet parade, Frisbee demonstrations and other family-friendly activi...

Arlington goes the distance Mount Prospect's "American Idol" Lee DeWyze comes back home to headline Arlington International Racecourse's Furlong Fest. The weekend festival - which benefits the Autism Society of Illinois - features food, horse racing...

Bob Obregon of Palatine was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease at the tender age of 56. For 10 years his wife, Theresa, cared for him. Every day. His family has participated in the annual Walk Against Alzheimer's, a fundraising effort of the Alzheim...

The Northbrook Symphony Orchestra (NSO) will open its new concert season on Sunday, Oct. 9 with "Romance de Paris." Under the direction of NSO Music Director Lawrence Rapchak, the concert will feature guest violinist Zachary Brandon. The program in...

Country tour Country star Josh Turner ("Your Man," "Why Don't We Just Dance") performs this weekend at two suburban locations: first at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Waukegan Road, Waukegan. $33-$53. (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com; then at North...

As NHL training camps get set to open this week, here's a brief look at what to expect from the Blackhawks' Central Division foes this season. COLORADO AVALANCHE 39-39-4, 82 points, sixth place Postseason: Did not qualify Key additions: Forward ...

DuPage health officials: 2 cases of MRSA found at Naperville Central The DuPage County Health Department is investigating multiple cases of MRSA, a type of staph infection, at Naperville Central High School, according to ABC 7. School officials...

Franklin Partners, a real estate investor in Naperville, and its partner Bixby Bridge Fund in Northbrook paid nearly $18 million in cash for an Oak Brook office building. Franklin Partners, known for revitalizing buildings, also plans to move it...

Consumers Credit Union just wrapped up a very active summer of community outreach and support for local not-for-profit organizations. The member-owned credit union continued its long-standing practice of supporting the communities where its members...

Metal man Take what innuendo you will from the title of the rocking concert "Spend the Night With Alice Cooper." The famed metal music provocateur performs Thursday at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $43-$83. (847) 263-6300 or gen...