Entertainment Stories from September 21, 2020
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Iconic Arlington Cake Box Bakery closes after 71 years in Arlington HeightsSep 22, 2020 10:00 AM - After more than seven decades, the iconic Arlington Cake Box Bakery in Arlington Heights has served its last chocolate chip coffee cake and Campbell Street Special.
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Buffalo Creek Brewing hosts scaled-back Oktoberfest weekend Oct. 2-4Sep 22, 2020 9:06 AM - Lake County's destination brewery, Buffalo Creek Brewing, is scaling back its annual Oktoberfest event amid Coronavirus concerns this year in favor of a subtler Oktoberfest-themed weekend, October 2 through 4. The all ages, family-friendly celebration will provide ample space for social distancing, with expansive indoor and outdoor areas that feature sprawling lawns and picnic tables, an oversized biergarten and tented pavilion, and different designated seating and gaming zones spread out over an acre. Owner/Brewmeister Mike Marr is hand-crafting a lineup of authentic German-style beers to complement three days dedicated to the Bavarian beer culture. "We're toning down the party atmosphere this year but not the party spirit, said Mike, who is still lanning on wearing his Lederhosen. Buffalo Creek Brewing complies with all COVID-19 health and safety standards to protect customers and staff including tables positioned at least 6-feet apart, the implementation of sanitation stations, throw away/contactless menus, and mandatory mask-wearing when not seated.
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Ellen DeGeneres makes on-air apology, vows a 'new chapter'
Sep 21, 2020 7:14 PM - Ellen DeGeneres used her opening monologue of the new season of her daytime talk show to address allegations of a toxic work environment, apologizing for things 'that never should have happened.'
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NCTV's 'Game On!' goes virtual Oct. 22Sep 21, 2020 6:45 PM - Naperville Community Television will host its first virtual episode of "Game On!" on Thursday, Oct. 22. Join Danielle Tufano from 95.9 The River as she hosts two teams of previous "Game On!" contestants who will battle it out for the trophy and city bragging rights.
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DuPage looks to extend lease with county fair associationSep 21, 2020 6:38 PM - DuPage County Board members are set to vote Tuesday on a three-year land lease extension for the DuPage County Fair Assocation to continue operating the county fairgrounds in Wheaton.
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Drive-Thru Trunk-and-Treat Oct. 24 offers sensory friendly and allergy free treatsSep 21, 2020 5:46 PM - Chapelstreet Church Masterpiece Ministry, Chapelstreet Church and MyRecess Therapy will host a "Drive-Thru Trunk-and-Treat -- Sensory Friendly and Allergy Free" on Saturday, Oct. 24, in Geneva. Dress up and drive through the row of decorated trunks for a sensory and allergy friendly treat!
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Kal Penn hopes for dialogue with new show for young voters
Sep 21, 2020 11:26 AM - Politics has been more than a little shouty of late
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Review: Craig Johnson mystery involving art creates art, too
Sep 21, 2020 10:06 AM - 'Next to Last Stand' revolves around 'Custer's Last Fight,' a painting that was destroyed in a fire in 1946
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Chicago's Lawry's The Prime Rib to close after 46 years in business
Sep 21, 2020 9:54 AM - Lawry's The Prime Rib, a Chicago restaurant that has been serving steaks for nearly 50 years, will close at the end of the year.
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Book Review: Two love affairs fuel 'The Book of Two Ways'
Sep 21, 2020 8:40 AM - Jodi Picoult's book opens with a woman named Dawn who has a physicist husband and a teenage daughter
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