Entertainment
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Enjoy portrayal of Mark Twain at Fremont Public LibraryApr 13, 2026 2:44 pm - Meet writer and humorist Mark Twain in an hourlong program Wednesday at Mundelein’s Fremont Public Library.
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Things to do April 17-23: Rick Springfield, Central States Numismatic Society Convention, Earth Day events and moreApr 13, 2026 12:30 pm - Add these to your calendar this week: Rick Springfield at the Genesee Theatre, the Central States Numismatic Society Convention at the Schaumburg Convention Center, Earth Day events in several suburbs and more.
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One week after it was canceled, Geneva’s Swedish Days parade is back onApr 13, 2026 11:47 am - There will be a Swedish Days parade in Geneva after all, as downtown merchants decided to take it on.
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Britney Spears enters substance abuse treatment facility weeks after her arrest on suspicion of DUI
Apr 13, 2026 7:08 am - Britney Spears has entered a substance abuse treatment facility just over a month after she was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
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What to stream: ‘Beef,’ Zayn Malik, ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles,’ Glen Powell and Elle Fanning
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‘Riding the Rails’: WTTW unveils the mystery, history and romance of the region’s trainsApr 12, 2026 8:45 pm - Geoffrey Baer explores the Great Migration, luxury Pullman cars, and the infamous 1924 Rondout mail train robbery where $2 million was stolen and some remains buried.
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‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ rockets to $629 million worldwide at the box office
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Everything Expo in Lake Zurich offers ‘perfect opportunity’ for small businessesApr 11, 2026 4:48 pm - Live entertainment including dance demonstrations and a reptile show combined with vendors from 60 local business and organizations at the Everything Expo at the Folglia YMCA in Lake Zurich Saturday.
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Superheroes, icons mingle with kids at Warrenville library’s FanConApr 11, 2026 3:19 pm - The force was strong among attendees at the annual WPLD FanCon Saturday at the Warrenville Public Library.
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Lakes Region Historical Society’s Schoolhouse Museum now openApr 10, 2026 4:18 pm - The Schoolhouse Museum, operated by the Lakes Region Historical Society, is now open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday through November.