Entertainment
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After a decade in limbo, Zac Efron and John Cena’s buddy comedy ‘Ricky Stanicky’ hits streaming
Mar 06, 2024 3:50 pm - Director Peter Farrelly, who made “There’s Something About Mary” more than 25 years ago, is banking on that same thirst for vulgarity and depraved humor for “Ricky Stanicky,” his latest buddy comedy starring Zac Efron and John Cena that hits Prime Video on Thursday.
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Music review: Bleachers edge past The Boss as Jack Antonoff finds a new sort of peaceMar 06, 2024 2:41 pm - Self-titled albums are the traditional way for a musical act to introduce themselves. Here I am, they say — here's where it starts. So what are we to make of Bleachers' n...
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Hoppin’ for Hanover at the Izaak Walton Youth CenterMar 06, 2024 1:55 pm - The Hoppin’ for Hanover free Easter Egg Hunt will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 16, at the Hanover Township Izaak Walton Youth Center, 899 Jay St., Elgin.
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Dads Slot Cars in Des Plaines created memories for familiesMar 06, 2024 12:22 pm - The children of Thomas and Reba Pelletiere grew up around slot cars — their dad’s way of keeping them on the straight and narrow. Thomas opened Dads Slot Cars in November 1992. Then he set about creating memories for local kids.
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The lure of ‘Jersey Boys’: Mercury Theater’s homegrown production entices suburban actor out of retirement, againMar 06, 2024 10:24 am - For most of his professional life, Aurora native Adrian Aguilar wanted to play one role: Tommy DeVito in “Jersey Boys.” Now he has his chance with Mercury Theater Chicago’s first “built-in-Chicago” production of the hit jukebox tuner.
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‘Tasty’ is translation for new fast casual Greek restaurant in Arlington HeightsMar 06, 2024 10:22 am - The owner of the suburban Chasers sports bar chain plans to open a fast casual Greek restaurant in Arlington Heights in the next two weeks.
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Sláinte! Suburban bars and restaurants have big plans for St. Patrick’s DayMar 06, 2024 9:54 am - With St. Patrick's Day falling on a Sunday, most bars and restaurants are planning a weekend of activities and specials. So gear up in your best green and get ready to celebrate with music, corned beef, green beer and more.
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Dining Out: Pi day deals and moreMar 06, 2024 6:16 am - It’s the calm before the green storm of St. Patrick’s Day, so grab a discounted slice of pie for pi day Thursday.
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Oswego church chronicles historic stained-glass windows in ‘The Story of the Windows’Mar 05, 2024 8:59 pm - With an all-church presentation and luncheon, Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist in Oswego released “The Stories of the Windows,” a 29-page booklet showcasing ...
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Glen Ellyn Historical Society presents ‘Heroes On the Air’ April 19Mar 05, 2024 8:12 pm - The Glen Ellyn Historical Society welcomes Steve Darnall, actor, writer, and editor of Nostalgia Digest Podcasts, in an audio-visual presentation spotlighting the comic b...