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Stir well, slap lightly. Tips for making a mint julep worthy of the Kentucky Derby.

By LOUISE DIXON
Apr 29, 2026 9:13 am - Horses are poised, bets are on, hats are at the ready and the bourbon is standing by, ready to be poured into thousands of mint julep cocktails. It must be Kentucky Derby weekend.
Flavors of Mexico: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at suburban bars and restaurants

By Rick West
Apr 29, 2026 9:12 am - From margarita specials to tequila pairing dinners to Chihuahua races, there are myriad ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the suburbs.
Best bets: ESO season comes to a close, and Orion Ensemble disbands after 35 years

By Barbara Vitello
Apr 29, 2026 8:16 am - The ESO closes out its season this weekend, the Orion Ensemble bids farewell after 35 years, and comedian Doug Benson hosts a live taping of his podcast, “Doug Loves Movies,” at Zanies Rosemont.
Lombard’s Lilac Time returns with concerts, parade and family events

Submitted by Lilac Time
Apr 28, 2026 11:13 pm - Lilac Time 2026 runs May 2-17 at Lombard's Lilacia Park, featuring 700 lilacs and 25,000 tulips across 7 acres with free admission and various events including the coronation of the Lilac Queen, Lilac Parade, Mutt Strut, crafts fair, and concerts.
Concerts May 1-7: Demi Lovato, They Might Be Giants, Calum Scott and more

By Luke Zurawski
Apr 28, 2026 9:25 pm - Upcoming concerts include Demi Lovato at the United Center, They Might Be Giants at The Vic Theatre, Calum Scott at the Riviera Theatre and more.
Submit your ‘Courageous Love’ artwork to Gary Church Art Gallery by May 5

Submitted by Janet Mathis
Apr 28, 2026 5:51 pm - Artists aged 14 and up can submit artwork themed “Courageous Love” by May 5 for the Gary Church Art Gallery in June, exploring how love can be received unconditionally and embodied through compassion, acceptance and grace.
Two Brothers Brewing taps apartment developer for big Warrenville project

By Katlyn Smith
Apr 28, 2026 5:26 pm - Self-described craft beer pioneers, Two Brothers plans to keep their brewing facility where it is, but move their tap house out of an industrial park to front a major road — Route 59 — as part of a larger proposed development in Warrenville.
Popular Prospect High School world religion class subject of new documentary

By Steve Zalusky
Apr 28, 2026 3:18 pm - A new documentary film follows students at Prospect High School on their journey through John Camardella’s popular world religions class.
McDonald’s is the latest fast food chain to offer fancier drinks

By DEE-ANN DURBIN
Apr 28, 2026 2:57 pm - McDonald’s said Tuesday it will launch six crafted beverages in U.S. restaurants May 6. It’s joining other chains, like KFC, Wendy’s and Taco Bell, that have elevated their drinks in order to lure customers away from rivals like Starbucks and Dutch Bros.
Taylor Swift files 3 new trademark applications. One expert says it is to curb AI threats.

By MARIA SHERMAN
Apr 28, 2026 11:02 am - Taylor Swift filed three new trademark applications with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, a move one legal expert theorizes is to protect her voice and image from potential misuse through artificial intelligence.

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