Aurora set to party on as ‘Wayne’s World’ turns 25
Aurora is indeed worthy of an excellent milestone meant to party on for months to come. On "Wayne's World," the classic "Saturday Night Live" sketch that spawned a movie, sequel...
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Lake Katherine fest presents winter at its best
Get up close to a red-tailed hawk, insects and others creatures, witness an ice rescue, sample tea made from pine needles and learn about winter seeding and pruning at the...
Chicago Open Air returns to Bridgeview; tickets on sale Friday
Summer concerts at the big outdoor venues in Bridgeview and Tinley Park are starting to be announced, getting fans abuzz with thoughts of sunlit stages and shedding hope on these...
Winter can bring a wonderland of flora, fauna
If taking a walk outside in winter isn't on your radar, you might be surprised what you're missing. From birds of prey soaring over rivers in search food to tree...
How to pick yourself up when winter gets you down
Perhaps Old Man Winter has you feeling a bit crotchety. Or another man taking office has you feeling, um, uneasy. The season of limited sunlight, treacherous roads and bitter cold...
Raw flavors draw foodies to Vegan Cafe
If eating healthier is a new year's resolution or trying something new is your thing, the Vegan Café in downtown Lockport will hit the spot. And if you like businesses...
‘Hairball’ to pay homage to famed arena rock bands of 1980s
Joliet's Rialto Square Theatre stage might just be big enough for the big hair, big attitude and big volume of "Hairball: A Bombastic Celebration of Arena Rock." The Minneapolis-based entourage...
Get to know snow dogs at Musher Mania
While sled dog racing may be most popular in Arctic regions, the activity is not foreign here nor limited to winter. "We go out on horse trails and forest preserve...
Make the most of winter
In the meadow you can build a snowman. And in the forest preserves and elsewhere, you can cross-country ski, ice skate, ice fish, sled and snowshoe. Ready to bundle up...
Five more things to do in Southland
Another year is coming to a close. Wrap up 2016 and welcome 2017 with kid-friendly events at the Oak Lawn Ice Arena or Homewood-Flossmoor Park District, a billiards bash in...