Entertainment Stories from July 20, 2026 (Change date)
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Things to do July 24-30: DuPage and Lake County Fairs, Algonquin Fest, Streamwood Summer Celebrations, Geneva Arts Fair and moreJul 20, 2026 10:09 pm - Mark your calendar for the DuPage and Lake County Fairs, Sugar Grove Corn Boil, Algonquin Fest, Streamwood Summer Celebrations, Roaring Nights at Brookfield Zoo, Faeries of the Forest in South Elgin, Geneva Arts Fair, Long Grove Vintage Days and more.
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Streamwood’s 30th annual Summer Celebration adds ‘Wizard of Oz’ themeJul 20, 2026 1:13 pm - Each year, the Streamwood Summer Celebration Committee works to bring new ideas and events to the free festival while keeping it welcoming and enjoyable for all ages.
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Joey Fatone of *NSYNC is in the touring musical ‘& Juliet’ — and he sings an old rival’s songJul 20, 2026 12:12 pm - In “Romeo & Juliet,” Shakespeare gives away the ending right at the play’s beginning. But what if Juliet lives and sets out to find a new love? That’s the premise of the jukebox musical “& Juliet,” which comes to Chicago with a boldface name in the cast: Joey Fatone.
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Faeries of the Forest Fest brings a little whimsy to ElginJul 20, 2026 12:02 pm - Two sets of identical twin musical artists are headlining the third annual Faeries of the Forest Festival on July 25 in South Elgin.
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Fine Line Creative Arts Center brings the best of AfterImage Film Fest for outdoor screeningJul 20, 2026 11:53 am - On Saturday, July 25, Fine Line Creative Arts Center and the AfterImage Film Festival are hosting “Best of Fest 2026,” featuring the best short films at the April festival.
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DuPage County Fair kicks off July 23 with first 4-H Alumni DayJul 20, 2026 11:46 am - On opening day July 23, the DuPage County Fair, in collaboration with the University of Illinois Extension, is hosting its first 4-H Alumni Day featuring an alumni salute, tours, games, and free admission for preregistered 4-H alumni.
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Lombard announces rescheduled date for America 250 fireworks displayJul 20, 2026 10:41 am - Lombard will hold its rescheduled America 250 fireworks display on Sunday, Sept. 6, at Madison Meadow Park at 500 E. Wilson Ave.
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Review: In Netflix finale of ‘Heartstopper Forever,’ a teenage romance grows upJul 20, 2026 10:33 am - After three delightful seasons on Netflix, Alice Oseman’s web comic-turned-book series-turned TV show wrapped up its run with a full-length movie, “Heartstopper Forever,” directed by Wash Westmoreland.
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Review: With a new drummer and a tribute to Peart, a resurgent Rush gets back to workJul 20, 2026 9:53 am - Rush’s first direct tribute to late drummer Neil Peart arrived before the second song on Thursday night at a packed United Center, where the band is playing concerts Monday and Wednesday, July 20 and 22.
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‘Hunger doesn’t look just one way’: How Loaves & Fishes helps families get back on solid groundJul 20, 2026 9:45 am - Fruits, vegetables, milk, eggs. What might be a simple weekly grocery list for some may be out of reach for families just trying to make ends meet. That’s where Loaves & Fishes Community Services in Naperville comes in.
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