Entertainment Stories from December 22, 2025 (Change date)
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Eat, drink and play at these suburban ‘eatertainment’ spots on New Year’s EveDec 22, 2025 4:56 pm - Here are some places where you can eat, drink and play while you count down to 2026 on New Year’s Eve.
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'60 Minutes' pulls story about Trump deportations from its lineupDec 22, 2025 4:40 pm - An internal CBS News battle over a “60 Minutes” story critical of the Trump administration has exploded publicly, with a correspondent charging it was kept off the air fo...
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Oscar contender ‘The Secret Agent’ capitalizes on the rise of Brazilian cinemaDec 22, 2025 3:45 pm - Directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho, “The Secret Agent” has been hailed by critics as one of the year’s best films and arrives amid a renewed international interest in Brazilian cinema. The film is backed by major wins at the Cannes Film Festival for both Mendonça Filho (best director) and Wagner Moura (best actor).
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Concerts Dec. 26 to Jan. 1: Kevin Farris, BoDeans, Cathy Richardson and moreDec 22, 2025 3:20 pm - Upcoming concerts include Kevin Farris at Hey Nonny, BoDeans at the Genesee Theatre and Arcada Theatre, Cathy Richardson at Hey Nonny and more.
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Morton Arboretum’s ‘Illumination’ adds Jan. 2 Dog Admission NightDec 22, 2025 3:20 pm - The Morton Arboretum's annual "Illumination: Tree Lights" outdoor holiday tradition runs through Jan. 3, featuring a one-mile trail with 20 immersive light displays, music, and new additions like Vivid Creatures sculptures.
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Hinsdale man pours himself into new career by opening Scooter’s Coffee in Downers GroveDec 22, 2025 1:54 pm - After years of stopping at coffee shops as he drove across five Midwestern states selling medical devices, Tom Diamantopoulos decided it was time for a change.
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Things to do Dec. 26 to Jan. 1: Trans-Siberian Orchestra, holiday concerts, light shows, events and moreDec 22, 2025 1:35 pm - It’s your last chance to catch many holiday events, including concerts, light shows, performances of “A Christmas Carol” and “The Nutcracker” and more.
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Brookfield Zoo animals celebrate the holidays with enriching treatsDec 22, 2025 1:29 pm - Guests at Brookfield Zoo Chicago “Holiday Magic” show aren’t the only ones getting into the holiday spirit. The animal care specialists keep things fresh for the animals with holiday-themed treats or fun activities.
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Barry Manilow to have surgery for early-stage lung cancer, postpones January concertsDec 22, 2025 12:09 pm - Barry Manilow will be having surgery to remove a cancerous spot on his lung and will reschedule his January concerts, the singer announced Monday.
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Best Bets: Marriott, Raue Center, Navy Pier will be rockin’ New Year’s EveDec 22, 2025 10:55 am - What are you doing New Year’s Eve? Marriott hosts a rockin’ party with the cast of “Million Dollar Quartet Christmas,” American English headlines the Raue Center’s celebration and The New Philharmonic performs a pops concert at the McAninch Arts Center, while Navy Pier hosts a couple of dance parties.
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