Entertainment
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What to stream: Dierks Bentley, Sydney Sweeney, Alex Cooper and ‘Deep Cover’
Jun 09, 2025 5:30 am - Country superstar Dierks Bentley returning with the album “Broken Branches” and Sydney Sweeney in the dark, dramatic thriller “Echo Valley” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
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Rails to Victory offers a train trip back to World War II eraJun 08, 2025 2:41 pm - About 300 visitors took a train trip through history this weekend at the Fox Valley Trolley Museum in South Elgin during its Rails to Victory experience.
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‘Lilo & Stitch’ cruises to No. 1 again; John Wick spinoff ‘Ballerina’ dances to 2nd place
Jun 08, 2025 1:17 pm - In the box office showdown between a deadly assassin and a chaotic CG alien, “Lilo and Stitch” still had the edge. The Disney juggernaut celebrated a third weekend at the top of the charts, while the John Wick spinoff “Ballerina” did not jeté as high as expected.
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David Attenborough’s ‘Ocean’ is a brutal, beautiful wake-up call from the sea
Jun 08, 2025 10:32 am - “Ocean With David Attenborough” is a brutal reminder of how little we see and how much is at stake. The film is both a sweeping celebration of marine life and a stark exposé of the forces pushing the ocean toward collapse.
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Hanover Township to hold Freedom Car Show June 13Jun 07, 2025 5:32 pm - Hanover Township will host a Freedom Car Show June 13 in Bartlett to raise funds for veterans programs.
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Prospect Heights Community Day features pancakes, visits with first responders and furry friendsJun 07, 2025 3:06 pm - Prospect Heights Community Day featured a pancake breakfast, fire and police station tours and kids’ activities on Saturday.
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Family-friendly pride parade fills Elgin streetsJun 07, 2025 2:54 pm - The Elgin Pride Parade & Festival drew thousands to the city’s downtown area Saturday.
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Mother-son duo from Barrington building bonds on ‘Lego Masters’Jun 07, 2025 12:15 pm - Barrington mother-son duo Anne and Luke Horwath, who share a passion for Lego building, competed against some of the world’s best builders in season five of “Lego Masters.”
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Rosemont buys former Ram restaurant building for $2.5 millionJun 06, 2025 9:02 pm - Rosemont has purchased the building that housed the Ram Restaurant and Brewery for $2.5 million, and now is seeking a new owner to fill the vacant space.
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Two new entertainment venues open at Bell Works in Hoffman EstatesJun 06, 2025 4:20 pm - Swing Loose Indoor Golf and Game Night Out are new entertainment venues at Bell Works Chicagoland, while more tenants like the Indonesian shop LeGenda and Bell Market dining are coming soon.