‘Snowmobiles are flying through the air’
Ladies and gentlemen will be starting their engines this weekend on the Joliet drag strip, but the exhaust will be spouting from sleds instead of stock cars. After a successful...
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Irish on parade
The Irish have many traditions and here in the Southland 'tis the season for parades. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day early with parades and related festivities this weekend with the Oak...
What’s going on Valentine’s weekend?
Why not break free from tradition on Valentine's Day? Variety being the spice of life, here we offer a mix of Valentine's week events involving poker faces and belly laughs,...
Hayrides, critters, survival tips at Lake Katherine Winterfest
Nature doesn't close because it's winter. Neither do nature centers. Get out of the house and up close with wildlife, including snakes, insects, bunnies and an owl, and learn a...
Harvest Room for adventurous and traditional fare
You are likely to find food you crave – as well as fare you didn't realize you craved or even existed - on the menu at the Harvest Room in...
‘Pinocchio’ comes to life at South Suburban College
The classic story of a marionette that comes to life and finds mischief with animal friends and foes will be brought to life on stage this weekend and next. The...
Bringing the blues home
At just 36, award-winning blues singer Shemekia Copeland has released seven albums and been performing for 28 years. Unlike many wrinkle-fearing women, Copeland, a native of Harlem, NY, who's called...
‘Shatner’s World’ akin to ‘saying yes to life’
When William Shatner isn't lending his profound voice to commercials, starring in TV shows, appearing at Star Trek and comic conventions, recording an album or writing his 30-somethingth book, he...
Restaurant makeover helps Copper Still stay classy
When hulking celebrity chef Robert Irvine and his crew from Food Network's "Restaurant: Impossible Ambush" crashed the Copper Still Lounge & Eatery in Crestwood in August, things got a bit...
Bring on 2016
Whether you prefer a low-key evening, an all-out party or a family affair, there are a variety of ways to ring in 2016. In addition to New Year's Eve events...