Entertainment
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ECC Writers Center hosts Fall Reading Series with acclaimed writersSep 10, 2025 10:11 pm - Elgin Community College's Writers Center will host its Fall 2025 Reading Series featuring poet Diego Baez, novelist Gerardo Sámano Córdova, and essayist Rachel Cohen.
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Award-winning Chicago restaurant avec coming to the suburbsSep 10, 2025 4:58 pm - One of Chicago’s most noted restaurants — avec — is opening its first suburban location this spring.
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Bell Works in Hoffman Estates to hold Block Party Sept. 17Sep 10, 2025 3:48 pm - Bell Works Chicagoland in Hoffman Estates will hosts its first Block Party from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17.
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Emergency dental work prompts an unlikely rom-com in ‘The Baltimorons’
Sep 10, 2025 3:32 pm - “The Baltimorons” is one of those little movies you might stumble across and be surprised that it hooks you. It does so despite — or more likely because — of its complete lack of flashiness or any self-evident attempt to “hook you.” Instead, it manages that simply with low-key charm and a warm, unpretentious humanity.
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Concerts Sept. 12-18: Lady Gaga, Haim, Pixies and moreSep 10, 2025 1:41 pm - Upcoming concerts this week include Lady Gaga, Haim, Pixies, Billy Bob Thornton and The Boxmasters, Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, Mt. Joy, X Ambassadors and more.
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Historical society celebrates 80th anniversary of VE Day with Victory DanceSep 10, 2025 1:17 pm - The McHenry County Historical Society and Museum invites the community to a special Victory Dance on Saturday, Sept. 13, commemorating the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.
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Gary UMC in Wheaton to host book launch and signingSep 10, 2025 12:47 pm - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton is hosting a book launch and signing on Sunday, Sept. 28 for Beth Felker Jones’ new book, “Why I Am Protestant.”
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Batavia’s Sturdy Shelter Brewing to hold third OktoberfestSep 10, 2025 12:04 pm - Sturdy Shelter Brewing in Batavia is preparing to host its third Oktoberfest from Friday, Sept. 12, through Sunday, Sept. 14.
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Fall Flavor Fest at Smokin’ Deal BBQ features tastes, demos, industry prosSep 10, 2025 11:34 am - A Barbecue Hall of Famer who is also a best-selling author. A grilling enthusiast with more than 3.5 million social media followers and his own line of rubs and seasonings. A certified pizzaiolo, who is the corporate chef for Lakeview Appliance Distributing. Visitors will find all three at the Fall Flavor Fest from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at Smokin’ Deal BBQ in Vernon Hills.
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‘Bands, brews and family fun’: Inaugural Meadows Fest this weekendSep 10, 2025 11:27 am - Rolling Meadows will host a three-day festival this weekend to celebrate the city’s 70th anniversary. Meadows Fest will feature music, food, drinks, games and shopping at Kimball Hill Park.