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Night life events: Northcott Liquorette opens in Naperville

A new speak-easy just opened in downtown Naperville: Northcott Liquorette. Skeleton Key Brewery welcomes Toasty Taco, a new taco truck featuring authentic tacos and tamales from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18. → Read More

Dining events: Downers Grove welcomes Nossa! Brazilian

Fast-casual Brazilian restaurant Nossa! Brazilian Grill recently opened in Downers Grove. Abby's Breakfast and Lunch was recently named one of the top lunch places in Illinois by Best Things Illinois, an American Towns Media survey. → Read More

Dawn Patrol: Prospect community loves the Bears; Schaumburg murder charge

Community comes out for Bears at Prospect High stadium. Glendale Heights man charged with murder in Schaumburg shooting. State Rep. Andersson: No room for moderate voices in the statehouse. No one alive has seen a total eclipse anywhere in Illinois. Daughter of Willow Creek senior pastor on with Oprah. Streamwood man charged with aggravated battery in case of mistaken identity. Engineers: More… → Read More

Dawn Patrol: Man shot in Schaumburg parking lot

Man shot in Walgreens parking lot in Schaumburg. Can't find any eclipse glasses? Here are some options. Genevans respond to Charlottesville with proclamation, vigil .Son charged with stabbing father in St. Charles Twp. Batavia man convicted of sexually abusing children. Lake in the Hills teacher charged in more molestation cases. Long dismissed from Bears practice for fighting. Cubs feast on Reds → Read More

Police say public not in danger after shooting in Schaumburg store parking lot

One person was shot and seriously injured in a Walgreens parking lot in Schaumburg Monday evening, Schaumburg police said. → Read More

Shooting in Schaumburg store parking lot seriously hurts one

One person was shot and seriously injured in a Walgreens parking lot in Schaumburg Monday evening, Schaumburg police said. → Read More

One seriously hurt after shooting in Schaumburg

One person was shot and seriously injured in a Walgreens parking lot in Schaumburg Monday evening, Schaumburg police said. → Read More

Batavia man convicted of sexually abusing child

A Batavia man faces up to 97 years in prison after being convicted of sexually assaulting a child for several years, the Kane County State's Attorney's office said. → Read More

Night life events: Backstage Pass at Q Bar

Longitude 87's rum tastings; Beelow's car show; Q Bar's band night. → Read More

Dining events: Seafood lover's lunch at Red Lobster

Red Lobster's seafood lover's lunch; Restaurant Michael's flavor fit menu; Krispy Kreme's secret. → Read More

Dawn Patrol: Trubisky impresses for Bears; still no auto mechanics deal

Trubisky impresses, but Fox says Bears' depth chart won't change. Mechanics, dealers still don't have deal after all-day talks. Rolling Meadows council endorses hotel developer's tax incentive request. Feds warn soda tax could cost Cook County food stamp funds. On day schools miss regular checks, comptroller sends them $429 million. Bar employee indicted in brawl involving Haley Reinhart. Loss… → Read More

Dawn Patrol: Lollapalooza's first day ends in rain; music club FitzGerald's for sale

Lollapalooza's first day ends early when storms move in. Berwyn staple FitzGerald's up for sale. Cary motorcyclist killed in crash identified. Former Little City employee gets 8 years for striking teenage residents. Schaumburg volunteer appointed to District 211 board seat. West Chicago church members vow to continue immigration hunger strike. Goldschmidt's third home of game lifts D'backs over… → Read More

Berwyn staple FitzGerald's up for sale

Iconic musical destination FitzGerald's Nightclub in Berwyn is for sale, employees say. Owner Bill Fitzgerald recently announced the sale of the club, known for its legendary selection of zydeco, country, swing, folk and bluegrass performers. For nearly four decades, he has led the musical talent buying for the club's shows. → Read More

Dining events: Tuesdays are unlimited dosa days at Wheeling's Siri Indian

Siri Indian Restaurant celebrates its popular dosas with an unlimited dosa night every Tuesday. Bub City Rosemont is now open for lunch on Fridays. → Read More

Dawn Patrol: Mount Prospect mom relates harrowing break-in

Mount Prospect mom relates harrowing experience of break-in. Rizzo hosts youth baseball camp in Rosemont. Barrington's Main Street reopens to drivers. Three charged with stealing from cars in Fox Lake. Nearly 20 departments fight St. Charles house fire. Chicago Cubs add Wilson, Avila from Tigers. White Sox lose Moncada to injury, rally past Blue Jays 7-6. → Read More

Night life events: Old Town Pour House serving specialty shark week cocktails

In honor of Discovery Channel's Shark Week this week, dive in to specialty shark week cocktails at Old Town Pour House in Oak Brook and Naperville. → Read More

Dining events: Chuy's Tex-Mex opens first Illinois location in Warrenville

Austin-based restaurant chain Chuy's Tex-Mex brings its signature freshness to its first Illinois location with the restaurant's opening this week in Warrenville. → Read More

Night life events: Party in Naperville Saturday at Crosstown Pub, Potter's Place

Crosstown Pub Naperville celebrates 10 years with a block party from noon until close Saturday, July 22. The first Potter's Place Fest kicks off at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 22, with entertainment from Mike and Joe, Nick Lynch band, Summer Son, Erik Donner and "D" from Love and Money "Live." → Read More

Dining events: BRIO in Lombard fetes national lasagna day

Lombard's BRIO Tuscan Grille celebrates national lasagna day a couple of days early when it offers 50 percent off Mama's Lasagna Bolognese on Thursday, July 27. For one night only, Seaside's takes its Jersey Shore flavors to the patio of Shaw's Crab House from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 22. → Read More

Night life events: Catch concerts, fireworks from Bub City Rosemont's patio

Bub City Rosemont's outdoor patio recently opened with seatings on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Catch MB Financial Park's live entertainment from the patio -- Country in the Park on Tuesdays and Rockin' in the Park on Thursday evenings. → Read More