The College of Lake County Theatre department presents children's comedy "Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook" Thursday and Friday, Sept. 27 and 28 at 10 a.m.; Saturday, Sept. 29 at 3 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Sept. 30 at 2 p.m. Performances take place in t...

The 46th annual Gurnee Days family festival is set for Aug. 9-12, at Viking Park and other venues throughout the village, with the theme "Gurnee Days - Celebrate the Decades." The theme will allow businesses and organizations participating in the a...

A 19-year-old Wadsworth man has been charged with breaking into two vehicles and stealing handguns. Jacob T. Newton, of the 39600 block of North Delany Road, is charged with two counts of burglary to a motor vehicle, aggravated unlawful use of a we...

Twenty examples of local government consolidation across the state that saved taxpayer money and improved efficiency were recognized Tuesday in Hoffman Estates by Gov. Bruce Rauner and Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti. The Hoffman Estates Police Departme...

Huzzah! Huzzah! Travel back in time to 16th century England when the Bristol Renaissance Faire returns for its 31st season this weekend. See costumed actors, jousting, historic demonstrations and more just across the Illinois border at 12550 12...

'Daydreaming' band Tickets are scarce to see the British rock band Radiohead ("Creep," "Karma Police") this weekend at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. $64.50-$99. (800) 745-3000 or unitedcenter.com. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturda...

June 9: Ride to Remember 3, at a new location this year to support Alzheimer's Association. Starting at Fox River Harley-Davidson, 131 Randall Road, St. Charles; ending at Wild Fire Harley-Davidson, 120 North Ave., Villa Park. Preregistration by May...

A man accused of threatening fellow passengers aboard a Milwaukee-to-Chicago Greyhound bus Friday evening now is in custody, officials said. Margarito Vargas-Rosas, 33, of Chicago, has been charged with making terroristic threats, a felony, and diso...