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A touch of romance: The James restaurant in Geneva offers a cozy, intimate spot for wining and dining

By Vicki Martinka Petersen
Jan 15, 2025 9:56 am - Tucked along Third Street in downtown Geneva is a 128-year-old house that serves as the home of The James. With its dining rooms decorated in different themes and a cozy outdoor dining area, couples could enjoy many romantic dinners here and have a unique experience each time.
Dining out: Aurora chef competes on ‘Chopped,’ National Pizza Week and more

By Rick West
Jan 15, 2025 9:05 am - A chef from Aurora faced the mystery basket on an episode of “Chopped” Tuesday, and we’re deep (dish) into National Pizza week, which runs through Saturday, Jan. 18.
Grammy-nominated composer Jake Runestad joins Chicago Master Singers for NextGen Concert

By Karen Commons, Chicago Master Singers
Jan 14, 2025 10:45 pm - Chicago Master Singers hosts Jake Runestad and two local high school choirs in NextGen concert of his works on Feb. 21, featuring compositions like "Cello Songs" and "American Triptych.“
Illinois Conservatory for the Arts’ annual ‘A Night of Broadway’ features Tony winners and local favorites

Submitted by Illinois Conservatory for the Arts
Jan 14, 2025 10:31 pm - Top Broadway stars including J. Harrison Ghee, Karen Mason and Myles Frost perform at Illinois Conservatory for the Arts' annual gala and concert benefiting arts education programs for Chicago area youth.
Concerts Jan. 17-23: Kelsea Ballerini, Big Head Todd & the Monsters and more

By Luke Zurawski
Jan 14, 2025 5:32 pm - Upcoming concerts this week include Kelsea Ballerini with Sasha Alex Sloan and Marynn Taylor; Blood, Sweat and Tears with Jason Scheff; Big Head Todd and the Monsters with Glen Phillips of Toad The Wet Sprocket and more.
Historian brings Black history to life through song in Glen Ellyn Feb. 8

Submitted by Jean Jeske
Jan 14, 2025 4:15 pm - A Black History Month event in Glen Ellyn will feature Clarence Goodman performing pivotal African American songs and discussing the historical context.
Maple Butter Cafe making an impression in Plainfield

By Denise M. Baran-Unland
Jan 14, 2025 2:29 pm - “The whole secret of the business — for me, at least — is quality, quality, quality: quality food, quality service, quality hospitality,” said Jim Letsos, the 74-year-old owner of Maple Butter Cafe in Plainfield. “We work together as a team to please every customer that’s come in, to enjoy their meals and leave with a good impression.”
Hollywood’s awards season dates, and how they’ve been affected by the wildfires

Jan 14, 2025 1:43 pm - Hollywood’s awards season has all but come to a rare halt as the wildfires continue to disrupt life in the Los Angeles area. There are near daily updates from the Hollywood guilds and organizations that put on awards shows as the industry navigates the ongoing crisis.
Q&A: Franz Ferdinand discuss their new album, the resurgence of 2000s indie and Charli XCX

By SIAN WATSON
Jan 14, 2025 12:42 pm - In a recent interview, Franz Ferdinand frontman Alex Kapranos and bassist Bob Hardy discussed their sixth studio album “The Human Fear,” the resurgence of indie music, and the band’s love for Chappell Roan and Charli XCX.
Jon Hamm is named Hasty Pudding’s Man of the Year

Jan 14, 2025 12:37 pm - Actor Jon Hamm, who came to fame starring as ad executive Don Draper on the AMC series “Mad Men," was named Tuesday as the 2025 Man of the Year by Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals.

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