Does the World Cup have you in an international sporting mood? Think that if it's not Scottish then it's crap? The Illinois St. Andrew Society hosts their 24th annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games in Oak Brook this weekend, Friday June 18 and Saturday June 19. more ›

If you happened to notice a number of kilted men and tartan-clad women wandering around the area of Irving and Lincoln this weekend, that would Chicago's Scottish community celebrating the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns at the Globe Pub. Poet, songwriter, bard, womanizer and drinker, Burns' birthday is always cause to celebrate. At the Globe there was reading of his poems, singing "Auld Lang Syne," drinking whisky, enjoying bagpipe tunes, and dining on what was most likely the only haggis in the city. Each year, the Globe (which also has a very impressive beer list) toasts Scotland's national poet with poetry, booze, music and a feast on the intimidating dish. more ›