Entertainment
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Stephen King to narrate ‘Hansel and Gretel’ audiobook with Maurice Sendak’s illustrations
Jul 10, 2025 2:52 pm - The audio edition of an upcoming re-telling of the Grimm fairy tale “Hansel and Gretel” will be narrated by an author who knows the material well: Stephen King.
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St. James Theatre to present ‘Matilda the Musical’Jul 10, 2025 12:55 pm - St. James Theatre in Arlington Heights will present Roald Dahl’s “Matilda the Musical” July 10-20.
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Botanical art meets environmental justice at Brushwood Center exhibitionJul 10, 2025 12:46 pm - The opening reception for “Rooted in the Shadow of Coal: Botanical Treasures of the Waukegan Dunes” will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 13 at the Gallery at Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods, 21850 N. Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods.
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Former ‘Love Island USA’ contestant Cierra Ortega apologizes for using racial slur
Jul 10, 2025 7:30 am - Former “Love Island USA” contestant Cierra Ortega apologized Wednesday for resurfaced posts where she used a racial slur against Asian people.
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Be part of Naperville’s 60th annual Labor Day ParadeJul 09, 2025 10:03 pm - Join the Naperville Jaycees as they celebrate the strength of Naperville's workforce by participating in the Labor Day Parade on Monday, Sept. 1.
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Kane County Fair returns with live music, rodeos and demolition derbyJul 09, 2025 5:07 pm - The 156th Kane County Fair is a big fun-fair with a small town feel, filled with grandstand events, popular live bands like the Hillbilly Rockstarz, unlimited carnival rides, 4-H contests, outdoor kids events, and the popular Classic Car Show.
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Burna Boy’s ‘No Sign of Weakness’ fulfills his rock star dreams
Jul 09, 2025 4:56 pm - While classmates dreamed of becoming teachers, doctors and professional athletes, Burna Boy was clear on his future aspirations. “They would hand out the papers and the question would be, ‘What you wanna be?’ … I’d write ‘rock star,’” said the Afrobeats giant.
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Taste the difference: Local flavor blooms at farm-to-table restaurants
Jul 09, 2025 4:35 pm - The farm-to-table movement continues to gain traction, with suburban restaurants partnering with local vendors to supply their ingredients, whether it’s produce for a salad or the craft beer to go with it. Grab a fork and taste the farm-to-table difference.
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Concerts July 11-17: Kesha and Scissor Sisters, Alabama Shakes, Primus, Juanes and moreJul 09, 2025 4:26 pm - Upcoming concerts this week include Primus, Kesha and Scissor Sisters, Todd Rundgren and more.
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Young Naperville Singers to host riverwalk concert with alumna vocalistJul 09, 2025 12:57 pm - Young Naperville Singers will transform the Naperville Riverwalk into an open-air concert hall on July 15, featuring alumna and professional jazz vocalist Isabella Isherwood performing from a boat and choirs joining her at dusk.