Entertainment
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Cheers for beers: Pints by the Pond returns to Batavia Sept. 21Sep 16, 2024 12:18 pm - The tastiest hometown craft beer festival is back in Batavia.
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Book Review: Joe Posnanski scores with poignant, informative, hilarious ‘Why We Love Football’
Sep 16, 2024 12:04 pm - Joe Posnanski is getting pretty good at this whole sports countdown thing. The award-winning sportswriter’s previous books have profiled significant ballplayers (“The Ba...
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Explore the visual and performative arts at the annual Elgin Fringe Festival Sept. 20-29Sep 16, 2024 11:26 am - The Elgin Fringe Festival returns for its 11th year Sept. 20-29. This celebration of artistic experimentation will feature an uncurated, inclusive, and affordable experience, drawing both local and national talent to Elgin’s historic downtown.
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Jane’s Addiction cancels tour, Chicago show in the wake of an onstage concert fracas
Sep 16, 2024 11:14 am - Jane’s Addiction has scuttled its latest tour following an onstage scuffle between lead singer Perry Farrell and guitarist Dave Navarro. The band had been scheduled to play Tuesday, Sept. 24, at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom.
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Rotary Club of Palatine hosts annual Oktoberfest Sept. 20-22Sep 16, 2024 10:12 am - The Rotary Club of Palatine will be hosting its 16th annual Oktoberfest, which is open to the public, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 20-22, on the corner of Smith and Slade streets, in downtown Palatine, just south of the Metra train station.
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Yard House restaurant among new entries in ongoing Hawthorn redevelopment in Vernon HillsSep 16, 2024 9:05 am - Yard House restaurant, which features a large selection of draft beer, and two other businesses were announced as part of the ongoing redevelopment of the Hawthorn mall property in Vernon Hills.
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Entertainment, activities draw families to Des Plaines Fall FestSep 16, 2024 8:53 am - Carnival rides, a petting zoo, live music and local foods are among the offerings at Des Plaines Fall Fest, held annually at Lake Park.
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Tito Jackson’s family says the Jackson 5 member has died at 70
Sep 16, 2024 7:02 am - Tito Jackson, one of the brothers who made up the beloved pop group the Jackson 5, has died at age 70.
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What to Stream: Keith Urban, ‘The Golden Bachelorette,’ Zack Snyder series and ‘WandaVision’ spinoff
Sep 16, 2024 5:30 am - Keith Urban’s 12th studio album and Kathryn Hahn starring in the “WandaVision” spinoff “Agatha All Along” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
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Emmy Awards: A list of winners
Sep 15, 2024 11:15 pm - The 76th annual Emmy Awards were handed out Sunday at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles. “Shogun” set a single season record for most wins with 18. Here’s a list of winners.