Entertainment
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DuPage County Fair opening with animals, axe throwing, and drone light showJul 21, 2025 1:07 am - The 71st annual DuPage County Fair on July 24-27 will feature three nights of drone light shows, four days of the Axe Women Loggers, live music, 4-H exhibits, contests, and carnival rides.
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Steelpan virtuoso Jaden Nunez joins Wheaton Municipal Band’s percussion showcaseJul 20, 2025 11:22 pm - Jaden Teague Nunez, a recent high school graduate and accomplished steel pan musician, will perform with the Wheaton Municipal Band on July 24 in a free concert highlighting the percussion section.
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Lake Zurich celebrates 80th Alpine Fest with paradeJul 20, 2025 4:12 pm - Lake Zurich threw an 80th birthday celebration to remember Sunday, as hundreds lined village streets for the annual Alpine Fest parade. The fest has been an annual summer tradition in Lake Zurich since 1945.
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Elk Grove Village mayor throws down in tag-team wrestling showcase match against prosJul 19, 2025 5:49 pm - Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson was part of an eight-man tag team battle royale Saturday afternoon at Elk Grove Rotary Fest.
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How Paramount’s shows, including boffo ‘Million Dollar Quartet,’ help boost Aurora’s economyJul 19, 2025 1:58 pm - Before Aurora’s Stolp Island Theatre opened a year ago, Paramount Theatre president and CEO Tim Rater predicted it would contribute more than $3 million to the economy annually. So far, the venue’s acclaimed production of “Million Dollar Quartet” has generated more than $2.5 million in ticket sales alone, which doesn’t include the impact the near daily sell-out performances have on the local economy.
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Vatan Indian Kitchen brings authentic cuisine to St. CharlesJul 19, 2025 1:40 pm - Vatan Indian Kitchen is opening in St. Charles serving authentic South Asian cuisine and cocktails.
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Helen Plum Library celebrates summer reading with concert to support Outreach House Aug. 3Jul 19, 2025 1:33 pm - The Helen Plum Memorial Library in Lombard has partnered with Music & Potlucks to present a summer reading concert with Mark Dvorak, supporting The Outreach House.
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Lambs Farm annual car showJul 18, 2025 5:13 pm - Lambs Farm is hosting its annual car show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 27.
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Discovery 'Shark Week' starts with some dancing
Jul 18, 2025 5:11 pm - Fifty years ago, “Jaws” unlocked dread in millions about man-eating sharks. This summer, that fear may be somewhat reduced as they become contestants on a TV dance show. Former “Dancing With the Stars” host Tom Bergeron steps up for a marketing masterstroke by Discovery Channel’s “Shark Week” — “Dancing with Sharks.”
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Then and Now lakefront nature tourJul 18, 2025 4:19 pm - Then and Now Lakefront and Nature Tour will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Waukegan Municipal beach, 201 E. Seahorse Drive.