Entertainment Stories from June 17, 2026 (Change date)
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Batavia’s River Rhapsody concert series features new food vendors and activitiesJun 17, 2026 11:23 pm - Batavia Park District's free River Rhapsody concert series runs from June 17 to Aug. 5 at the Peg Bond Center, featuring eight Wednesday performances with diverse musical styles including rock, pop, country, soul, R&B, and disco.
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Wheeling restaurant renovation to get $225,000 grant from villageJun 17, 2026 6:45 pm - An extensive renovation of a restaurant at the Westin Chicago North Shore hotel in Wheeling will get a big financial boost from the village.
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A ‘quintessential American town’: New Glen Ellyn volunteer organization plans July 4th celebration, new drone showJun 17, 2026 6:32 pm - Glen Ellyn is one of those towns that does Fourth of July right. A new, entirely volunteer group is organizing an amped-up celebration for America’s 250th year.
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Mount Prospect Community Band celebrates 50th year with summer concert seriesJun 17, 2026 5:22 pm - The Mount Prospect Community Band will continue its 50th anniversary celebration with a series of summer concerts.
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Swedish Days returns to Geneva with music, food, 5K and moreJun 17, 2026 4:50 pm - Traditional events combine with new attractions at the 76th annual Swedish Days festival in Geneva, which opens Wednesday, June 24.
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Animal dads take center stage at Brookfield Zoo Chicago this Father’s DayJun 17, 2026 4:19 pm - From piggyback rides to protecting the pack, animal dads at Brookfield Zoo Chicago are showing how fatherhood comes in all shapes and species this Father’s Day.
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‘The Death of Robin Hood’ drains the blood, and life, out of an old English legendJun 17, 2026 2:54 pm - “The Death of Robin Hood” drains the blood, and life, out of an old English legend. So forget about robbing from the rich and stealing from the poor. This Robin is a grizzled marauder who can’t even remember how many people he’s killed.
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‘That underground feel’: Bewitching Brews sells teas, herbs from lower level spot in GenevaJun 17, 2026 1:19 pm - Bewitching Brews, a tea and herb shop on Third Street in Geneva, chose its lower level location specifically for its “underground feel.”
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Arlington Heights to host first drone show July 2Jun 17, 2026 10:08 am - Arlington Heights will host a 400-drone synchronized light show on July 2, serving as a replacement of sorts for the traditional fireworks show that had long been held at the Arlington Park racetrack before its closure in 2021.
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Dining out: Where to treat dad on Father’s DayJun 17, 2026 9:42 am - If dad is the cook in your home, make Sunday the day you take him out for a brunch or dinner, or even a Maple Bacon Long John. Here are some suburban options awaiting your reservation.
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