Entertainment
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St. Charles author and illustrator’s new book brings ‘90s nostalgia to the ABCs
Jun 03, 2025 10:57 am - St. Charles native Emma Knuckman's new alphabet book, "Rewind & Play," connects millennials with their children using ‘90s nostalgia to teach letters.
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Spotlight: Women take center stage in ‘The Marvelous Wonderettes,’ ‘Always … Patsy Cline’Jun 03, 2025 10:49 am - Female-centered musicals dominate this week’s suburban openings, which include Oil Lamp Theater’s “The Marvelous Wonderettes” and Drury Lane Theatre’s revival of “Always ... Patsy Cline.”
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Things to do June 6-12: Cream of Wheaton, St. Sophia Greek Fest, Global Arts Festival, Libertyville Days and moreJun 03, 2025 9:56 am - Mark your calendar for Cream of Wheaton, cruise nights, St. Sophia Greek Fest, Mundelein Craft Beer Festival, Arts in Bartlett Global Arts Festival, Woodstock Food Truck Festival, Libertyville Days and more happening this week.
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Wheaton church hosts landscape paintings by local artist Joel SheesleyJun 02, 2025 11:28 pm - Local artist Joel Sheesley's "Celebrating the Local Landscape" exhibit opens June 8 and runs through July 31 at Church of the Resurrection in Wheaton.
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Glen Ellyn Historical Society hosts 10th annual Auto FestivalJun 02, 2025 11:02 pm - Glen Ellyn Historical Society is hosting its 10th annual Auto Festival on Saturday, June 7, with vintage cars, free food, talks, and museum tours.
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Jazz Consortium Big Band celebrates 14 years at Palatine’s Durty Nellie’s June 8Jun 02, 2025 9:10 pm - The Jazz Consortium Big Band is celebrating its 14th anniversary with a performance at Durty Nellie's Gastropub and Entertainment Hub on June 8.
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‘King of the Hill’ voice actor Jonathan Joss fatally shot outside his Texas home
Jun 02, 2025 4:39 pm - Jonathan Joss, a voice actor best known for his work on the animated television series “King of the Hill,” was fatally shot near his Texas home, authorities said Monday.
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Taste of Des Plaines returns with food, music and family funJun 02, 2025 4:38 pm - Des Plaines’ popular Taste festival is back June 13-14, featuring live music, family entertainment, food from 11 local restaurants, and rock tribute band headliners 7th Heaven and Hairbangers Ball.
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Marc Maron to end his ‘WTF’ podcast
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Elgin native Daryl Nitz celebrates Elgin Pride Day at The Hemmens with Nitz & Friends Show June 7Jun 02, 2025 1:21 pm - Award-winning entertainer Daryl Nitz will perform his musical comedy show with guests on June 7, in Hemmens’ Theatre in the Round. The show will feature Nitz's vocals, piano playing, audience participation, and comedic bits.