Entertainment
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The 10 best thrillers of 2025
Nov 21, 2025 9:20 am - The year’s best thrillers whisk readers to vast wildernesses and haunted houses, small-town Virginia and the tony Hamptons. Danger, it turns out, lurks everywhere.
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Gianni’s Cafe closes original Kildeer location, focuses on Palatine restaurantNov 21, 2025 8:51 am - After serving the Kildeer community since 2003, Gianni’s Cafe closed its original location Tuesday to concentrate all efforts on its larger downtown Palatine restaurant.
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Suburban and Chicago theaters serve up holiday cheerNov 21, 2025 8:18 am - From the beloved “Christmas Carol” to contemporary satire and seasonal tuners to family-friendly fare, when it comes to holiday theater, suburban and city stages offer something for everyone.
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A map of the past: Geneva history buff relishes portraying land surveyor from 1770sNov 21, 2025 3:30 am - As a history buff who enjoys re-enactments but isn’t drawn to battles or military uniforms, portraying an 18th century land surveyor is the perfect fit for John Schubert of Geneva.
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Festive offerings abound on Naperville’s Water Street for the holidaysNov 20, 2025 11:40 pm - Water Street in downtown Naperville is hosting various holiday events and activities throughout December, including NaperLights, a dazzling free holiday light display with over 150,000 lights and giant lighted holiday figures.
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Elgin Symphony Orchestra celebrates the holidays with six concertsNov 20, 2025 11:38 pm - The Elgin Symphony Orchestra is presenting six holiday concerts, including Brass & Percussion performances in St. Charles, Schaumburg, and Barrington featuring holiday favorites.
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Christmas at Cantigny ready to light up the holiday season in WheatonNov 20, 2025 4:15 pm - Christmas at Cantigny returns for its third year Friday in Wheaton. Guests can enjoy light displays, ice skating and festive dining experiences.
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At 81, Joy Williams is as good as she’s ever been
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Postino WineCafe to fill City Barbeque space at Mellody Farm in Vernon HillsNov 20, 2025 2:12 pm - A newcomer to Illinois plans to fill the space formerly occupied by City Barbeque at the Mellody Farm dining and retail center in Vernon Hills.
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Chef Lidia Bastianich hits the road in search of community in a divided country
Nov 20, 2025 12:26 pm - Lidia Bastianich grew up in a small town in Italy where neighbors were like extended family. She’s hoping to spotlight and cultivate togetherness with her 14th TV special, “Lidia Celebrates America: A Nation of Neighbors,” which premieres at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, on PBS.