Friday Funday: 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at Vogelei Park, 650 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Children's entertainment. Bring a picnic, play on the playground or splash on the spray pad. Singer Animal Farm will perform. Free. heparks.org. Gurn...

National Frozen Custard Day If you're a fan of frozen custard (and, really, who isn't?), then head to Andy's Frozen Custard on National Frozen Custard Day - Thursday, Aug. 8 - for 86-cent vanilla or chocolate cones all day. Andy's has 13 Chicago-are...

An unprecedented sharing of resources will ensure the "best of the best" in DuPage County law enforcement responds to serious crimes and critical cases, officials say. Authorities on Wednesday announced the creation of the Metropolitan Emergency Res...

If your little one has ever read a children's Bible, chances are, it was developed and written by V. Gilbert Beers. The Elgin, Illinois, author has written more than 200 books, selling over 13 million copies. At 91 years old, Beers is still busy w...

Shows, events Saturday, Aug. 3: UPS for Downs Charity Car Show, Schaumburg. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Fuddruckers, 436 E. Golf Road. Benefits United Parent Support for Down Syndrome (UPS for DownS). $20 to register car, spectators free. Participant votin...

This weekend McHenry County Fair: 10 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday, Aug. 2-3, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, at the McHenry County Fairgrounds, 11900 Country Club Drive, Woodstock. Livestock shows, agricultural and 4-H exhibits, entert...

Cars and summer seem to go together in Warrenville like fries and ketchup. When the 42nd annual Summer Daze festival rolls into town Friday and Saturday, Aug. 2-3, vehicles in as many as 23 classes will motor in for the Warrenville Car Show to comp...

Royal racers Cheer on the favored dog breed of Queen Elizabeth II with a special Corgi Racing event on Saturday at Arlington International Racecourse, 2200 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. Dog and owner tickets must be purchased in advance. $...

Trekking up a flight of stairs several times each day is becoming a chore for more and more baby boomers who have suffered sports or military-related injuries — or just mishaps of one kind or another — over the years. Illnesses of various types can ...

DuPage County forest preserves provide many ways to connect to nature, including boating, fishing, hiking, biking or picnicking. Some of the best places to relax and recharge are in Naperville at Springbrook Prairie, McDowell Grove and Greene Valle...