Entertainment
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Things to do Dec. 5-11: Tree lightings, Dickens in Dundee, Jingle Bell Jubilee and moreDec 05, 2025 12:51 pm - Make plans for Dickens in Dundee, tree lightings, Warrenville Holly Days, Jingle Bell Jubilee, Mundelein Winter Tree Lighting Festival, West Chicago Frosty Fest and more.
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The Greggory in South Barrington named a top 50 steak restaurant in North AmericaDec 05, 2025 11:20 am - Less than a year after opening, The Greggory in South Barrington has been named one of the 50 best steak restaurants in North America.
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George Clooney reflects on fame, failure and a life in movies with ‘Jay Kelly’
Dec 05, 2025 9:02 am - George Clooney is not Jay Kelly. That much he is sure of. But when a famous movie star of a certain age decides to take on a role as a famous movie star of a certain age, it does invite some questions.
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Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, actor who performed in ‘Mortal Kombat,’ has died at 75
Dec 05, 2025 7:16 am - Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, a Tokyo-born actor known for his roles in the film “Mortal Kombat” and TV series “The Man in the High Castle” has died. He was 75.
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Improve your art skills with videos at Indian Trails Public LibraryDec 05, 2025 7:05 am - Artists and crafters in the Wheeling area can improve their skills with videos available at the Indian Trails Public Library.
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What to know about the Eurovision Song Contest as Israel’s participation sparks walkouts
Dec 05, 2025 6:49 am - The Eurovision Song Contest, which aims to be an upbeat celebration of music and unity, is facing the biggest crisis in its seven-decade history after four countries walked out of the competition over Israel’s participation, and others indicated they could join the boycott.
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The most anticipated movies of the holiday season
Dec 04, 2025 3:56 pm - With the holiday movie season underway, that means a rush of Oscar contenders in theaters. This holiday movie guide will help you sort through the clutter.
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A real dud: ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ is a messy, unscary sequel
Dec 04, 2025 10:32 am - How do you top “Five Nights at Freddy’s,” the video game movie adaptation about murderous anthropomorphic robots? If it’s a battle for insipid nonsense, the answer is blindingly clear: “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2.”
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Holiday light shows dazzle across the suburbsDec 04, 2025 6:56 am - If you haven’t seen one of the many light shows happening across the suburbs this season, now is the time. Here are the shows currently on display.
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Historic sites offer authentic 19th-century Christmas experienceDec 04, 2025 12:09 am - Experience the sights, sounds, and scents of an authentic 19th-century Christmas at three historic sites in the Fox Valley this weekend.