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This photo provided by Jim Wojdyla shows a replica of the black Pontiac Trans Am from the ’80s TV series “Knight Rider” the Volo Museum in Volo. (Jim Wojdyla via AP)

Museum’s ‘Knight Rider’ replica car got a speeding ticket. It hasn’t gone anywhere in years

What traffic law violator with unpaid fines is driving a black Pontiac Trans Am that looks like the car with the talking computer from the 1980s TV series “Knight Rider,” and even has the same license plate? Officials at the Volo Museum would like to know since its replica hasn't moved from its exhibit in years.

Jane Nuich of Maine South High School in Park Ridge is one of two teens representing Illinois next month in the National High School Musical Theatre Awards, also known as The Jimmys.

Suburban teens set to compete for National High School Musical Theatre Awards

Two suburban teens will represent Illinois at the National High School Musical Theatre Awards competition next month in New York City.

Parkway Bank Park in Rosemont hosts its annual Spring Fun Fest Saturday, May 16.

Best Bets: Rosemont hosts Spring Fun Fest and Anime Central

The Spring Fun Fest and Anime Central convention take over Rosemont, “Veep” alum Matt Walsh performs with Bluebird Improv at the Studebaker Theatre, and Chicago’s Intuit Art Museum showcases a former Aurora sculptor’s new exhibit.

Dining out: Free slider Friday at White Castle, restaurant anniversary specials and more

Friday is National Slider Day and National Pizza Party Day, and there are special deals for both. Plus, Lucca Osteria in Oak Brook is celebrating its fifth anniversary and you can dine outdoors at Cantigny during the Red Oaks Farm Table dinner series.

Chocolate-covered strawberries provide a dash of color and sweetness during last year’s Long Grove Chocolate Fest, which this year runs Friday through Sunday, May 15-17.

Things to do May 15-21: Long Grove Chocolate Fest, D.L. Hughley, Lake Zurich Water Lantern Festival and more

Mark your calendar for the Long Grove Chocolate Fest, Aurora Food Truck Fest, D.L. Hughley at the Chicago Improv in Schaumburg, Lake Zurich Water Lantern Festival and more.

The national tour of the Tony Award-winning tuner “Spamalot” returns to the CIBC Theatre in Chicago for a brief run.

Spotlight: Satirical tuner ‘Spamalot’ gallops back to Chicago

“Spamalot” returns to Chicago, Metropolis Performing Arts Centre inaugurates new kids’ series, and Trap Door Theatre concludes its season with a stage adaptation of the 1983 film “Le Bal.”

The Metropolis Performing Arts Centre on Tuesday announced its 2026-2027 season.

Metropolis announces 2026-2027 season

The Metropolis Performing Arts Centre announced its 2026-2027 season will commence Sept. 16 with the cult musical “Ride the Cyclone.”