Chicago and 'The Boss' Bruce Springsteen, arguably the king of heartland rock, has captured the struggle and spirit of the everyman since taking the stage with his hard-driving flavor of music in the early '70s. His outspoken yet pensive rock, equal...

Like a Wolf Fans of former TV series "Chelsea Lately" and "My Name is Earl" won't to miss seeing series regular Josh Wolf, right, doing standup at two different Zanies locations: first at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, (630) 524...

Drum it out Big, Loud & Live 13, the annual Drum Corps International World Championship Preliminaries, will be simulcast live to select movie theaters in Batavia, Chicago, Crystal Lake, Deer Park, Evanston, Gurnee, Lincolnshire, Lombard, South Barri...

Many local communities throughout the Fox Valley will be participating in the 33rd annual National Night Out Against Crime with gatherings, block parties, games and other activities. It is celebrated annually the first Tuesday of August. Its goal is...

We still don't like the thought that the live theater productions of Fox Valley Repertory have gone dark at Pheasant Run Resort. We attended numerous shows there and found all to be delightful entertainment, while also helping to avoid a long commut...

Kane County is giving juveniles in detention a chance to earn dual high school and college credits this summer. Detainees at the Kane County Juvenile Justice Center can take dual-credit courses to help prepare for college and careers once they leave...

Good times Expect to hear song hits like "Celebration," "Funky Stuff," "Ladies Night" and more when Kool & the Gang performs in concert with guest Thomas McClary, a founder of The Commodores, on Friday at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. $45...

Folk and gospel Tickets are scarce to see Bob Dylan and his band in his first Ravinia Festival performance since 1964. The singer-songwriter shares the bill with gospel and R&B great Mavis Staples tonight at 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $130-$1...

Showcasing their incredible talent, art students in St. Charles Unit District 303 will participate in the annual "Art of the Imagination," hosted by the St. Charles Public Library July 1-31. For more than 25 years, the library has been host to the ...

Each year, when the Second Time Around band marches along the Swedish Days parade route, those who enjoyed their days in high school marching bands have to look on and think, "It would be fun to still do that." Or maybe not, based on the band's dwin...