New Romantics Relive 1980s pop hits when the famed British band Culture Club ("Karma Chameleon," "I'll Tumble 4 Ya") performs in concert on Thursday at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $45-$150. (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com...

Violent crimes increased last year in half of 80 suburbs, says a new report by the FBI we've been analyzing. Property crimes increased in more than 40 percent of the suburbs. The Uniform Crime Reporting Program's 2015 report shows Rosemont had a 94 ...

Magic to do Fans of Broadway hits like “Wicked,” “Pippin” and “Godspell” won't want to missing seeing the concert Stephen Schwartz & Friends presents “Defying Gravity” at Belushi Performance Hall at College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawe...

This weekend Morton Arboretum's Fall Color Festival: 7 a.m. to sunset daily through Monday, Oct. 31, at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Scarecrow Trail and special events. Trick or Trees runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekends in the Children's ...

This weekend Riot Fest: Noon to 10 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Sept. 16-18, at Douglas Park, 1401 S. Sacramento Drive, Chicago. Daily schedule and ticket prices vary. riotfest.org. Glendale Heights Oktoberfest: 5 to 10 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays...

By Kerry Lester klester@dailyherald.com Some Ray Graham Association workers in DuPage County are leaving their posts for higher-paying jobs in fast food or big box stores as the clock is ticking on GOP Gov. Bruce Rauner to sign or veto a bill raisin...

Some Ray Graham Association workers in DuPage County are leaving their posts for higher-paying jobs in fast food or big box stores as the clock is ticking on GOP Gov. Bruce Rauner to sign or veto a bill raising pay for caregivers for those with disa...

Before even the first official practice could be held, aquatically oriented folks from throughout Dist. 214 gathered in Mt. Prospect on Monday night to celebrate a big victory. The occasion was grand - the dedication ceremony for the Prospect Natato...

This weekend DuPage County Fair: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday through Sunday, July 29-31, at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton. Animal exhibits, music, food, rodeo at 1 and 6 p.m. Saturday, demolition derby at 1 and 6 p.m. Sun...