Wilco announced a July 8 concert at Fifth Third Bank Stadium, home of the Kane County Cougars, and they're bringing Andrew Bird and local soul act The Congregation with them. more ›

Now that he's been removed from office, won't be receiving any unemployment benefits, needs a new lawyer, and may not be able to land a book deal, the time has come for former governor Rod Blagojevich to figure out what the next step in his career will be. Fortunately for him, Joliet's minor league baseball team, the Jackhammers, have offered Blago a steal of a deal to play ball for them. Blago would be considered a "rookie" on the team's roster and thus receive a rookie's salary, but, hey, better than what he's making now. more ›