Fall Offerings Through the Lake County Forest Preserve

From fall hikes to campfires to photography classes, the fall months are a great time to get out to enroll in a Lake County Forest Preserve District program.

Popular on Pinterest: Fall Cocktails

Pinterest has turned to everything fall-related in recent weeks. Find some of the most-shared fall cocktail recipes in this week's Popular on Pinterest column.

Movie Times Near Libertyville This Weekend

Use Patch and Moviefone to find the best flick for a night out with friends or family.

North Shore Native Joins SNL

First Indian-American Wins Miss America Pageant

Twitter exploded with racist comments following the crowning of Nina Davuluri as the new Miss America Sunday night.

Find Apple Orchards Near Libertyville

Apple picking season is here! Whether you are looking for a no-frills apple orchard where you can pick-your-own crop or an orchard packed with family entertainment, corn mazes and petting zoos, we've mapped out some of the best spots in the area.

'Beatles Tribute' Theme of 2013 Richardson Farm Corn Maze

This year's corn maze is in the image of The Beatles at Richardson Adventure Farm in Spring Grove. The maze opened Aug. 3.

Find Out What Illinois Casinos Want to Do Now

What are Illinois casinos proposing now?

Popular on Pinterest: Fall Cooking, Baking Ideas

While the temps continue sore, Pinterest has turned to everything fall-related. Find out what are some of the most-shared recipes for fall over the past few days.

Encore Theatre Announces Auditions for 'Steel Magnolias'

Auditions will be held Oct. 16-17.

There’s A New Patch in Town: Swallow Falls from Sony Picture Animation’s 'Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2' (Sponsored)

Excited for the new movie "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2"? Take your kids on a virtual trip to the island where the sequel takes place: Swallow Falls. Pack a fork. Sponsored by Sony Pictures.

Liberty Town Productions Holding Auditions for 'Company'

Auditions will be held Sept. 9-10.

Six Flags Great America Announces Plans for Fastest Wooden Roller Coaster in the World

Six Flags Great America is building the world's tallest and fastest wooden roller coaster for 2014.

What's Playing at the Movies

Here's what's playing in theaters around town this weekend, plus showtimes.

‘One Direction: This Is Us’ Premiere Parties Sweeping the Nation (Sponsored)

One Direction — otherwise known as Harry, Zayn, Liam, Niall and Louis — hits the big screen in their upcoming film, "One Direction: This Is Us," releasing Aug. 30. TriStar Pictures.

UPDATE: Powerball Jackpot up to $425 million; Drawing on Wednesday

‘The Smurfs 2’ in Theaters Now (Sponsored)

Get ready for summer fun for the whole family — ‘The Smurfs 2’ is in theaters now! Sponsored by ‘The Smurfs 2’

Annual 'Showcase' to Feature Best of Broadway

The fifth annual production will be held at The Fuel Room at Austin's Saloon & Eatery in Libertyville.

Liberty Town Productions to Host 'Best of Broadway' Performances

Liberty Town Productions will present its Musical Summer Showcase Aug. 3 at Austin's Saloon & Eatery in Libertyville.

There’s A New Patch In Town: Disney’s Propwash Junction (Sponsored)

Excited for the new movie "Planes"? Take your kids on a virtual trip to the town where Disney's "Planes" takes place: Propwash Junction. No wings required. Sponsored by Disney.

Open Casting for ‘Transformers 4’ in Skokie

Want to be an extra in the mega-hit movie? Open casting on July 19, 20.

College of Lake County's 'A Chorus Line' Features Local Cast, Sells Out Opening Night

Opening night for the College of Lake County's production of "A Chorus Line," which features a local cast, has already sold out, but tickets are still available for July 20-21 and July 25-28.

WATCH: 'Les Mis' Meets the 'Harlem Shake'

Watch as the cast of Encore Theatre's "Les Mis" takes on the "Harlem Shake"!

How Your Home Could be Selected for Next TV, Film Project

A suburban homeowner earned $12,000 from KMart to use their home for six days for a holiday print advertisement, according to the Daily Herald.

Village Band Concert to be Held Thursday

‘Grown Ups 2’ in Theaters Today (Sponsored)

Adam Sandler and an all-star cast reunite for “Grown Ups 2,” this summer’s feel-good comedy. Sponsored by “Grown Ups 2.”

Encore Theatre's 'Les Mis' Opens at Carmel

July 11 is Free Slurpee Day at 7-Eleven

Cool off with a free Slurpee on 7-Eleven Day.

Blues Traveler to Headline Vernon Hills Summer Celebration

The village's 55th annual carnival will include rides, games, music and more.

WATCH: Encore Theatre's 'Les Mis' Opens Thursday

Groove to Some Tunes at Independence Grove

A Look at 'Les Mis': Gavroche

A Look at 'Les Mis': Marius

A Look at 'Les Mis': Jean Valjean

A Look at 'Les Mis': The Thénardiers

What's Playing at the Movies

Here's what's playing in theaters around town this weekend, plus showtimes.

A Look at 'Les Mis': Éponine

A Look at 'Les Mis': Javert

The Encore Theatre group will present "Les Misérables" next month.

'After Earth' in Local Theaters Today (Sponsored)

Father-son duo Will and Jaden Smith reunite in this summer’s sci-fi blockbuster, After Earth. Sponsored by Sony.

Special Guest Instructors Coming to Dancenter North

Professional dancers that have been featured in the Milwaukee Ballet and have performed with the likes of Beyonce will serve as special guest instructors at Dancenter North next month.