Entertainment
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Michael Rainey Jr. isn’t afraid of the future as ‘Power Book II: Ghost’ ends
Jun 07, 2024 12:31 pm - Social media death threats may have been one of the best things to ever happen for Michael Rainey Jr. – professionally, that is. “When everything started really going cra...
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Woman who says she’s the real Martha from ‘Baby Reindeer’ sues Netflix for defamationJun 07, 2024 9:39 am - A woman who says she is the inspiration for the relentless stalker at the center of Netflix's “Baby Reindeer” sued the streaming giant Thursday for defamation and is seeking at least $170 million in damages.
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Des Plaines library hosting karaoke nightJun 07, 2024 8:57 am - Don your best black clothes and eyeliner — the Des Plaines Public Library will host a punk- and emo-themed karaoke night on June 19. The festivities are set to run from 6...
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After 41 years, Pat Sajak makes his final spin as host of ‘Wheel of Fortune’
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Begalka: Postal solvency is in the mailJun 07, 2024 6:00 am - The U.S. Postal Service will hike postage for the second time this year on July 14. The new rates include a five-cent increase in the price of a First-Class Forever stamp from 68 cents to 73 cents.
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Long Grove Strawberry Fest returns with food, music, carnivalJun 07, 2024 5:00 am - One of summer’s sweetest fruits will take its turn in the spotlight when Strawberry Fest returns to historic downtown Long Grove June 21-23.
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‘Farm to foam’: Tangled Roots craft beer-focused restaurant in Vernon HillsJun 06, 2024 6:29 pm - Tangled Roots’ Craft Beer and Kitchen is opening next week at Mellody Farm in Vernon Hills.
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How to enjoy classical music al fresco
Jun 06, 2024 4:48 pm - For classical-music veterans and novice newbs alike, the summer festival season represents a vacation in multiple senses, as rising temperatures flip the script on just about every stubborn social convention of the art form. With Ravinia Festival in Highland Park opening this weekend, here are some tips to keep in mind.
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Plain White T’s, ‘Idol’ winner Phillips to headline Schaumburg SeptemberfestJun 06, 2024 2:59 pm - Suburban alternative rockers Plain White T’s, “American Idol” winner Phillip Phillips and local favorite 7th heaven will headline Schaumburg Septemberfest’s main stage this year.
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It may portend talent, but ‘The Watchers’ is just barely watchable