Entertainment
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A new ‘Hunger Games’ book — and movie — is comingJun 06, 2024 12:08 pm - Inspired by an 18th-century Scottish philosopher and the modern scourge of misinformation, Suzanne Collins is returning to the ravaged, post-apocalyptic land of Panem for...
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Will Smith is back in ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die,’ with Martin Lawrence riding shotgun
Jun 06, 2024 10:35 am - “Bad Boys: Ride or Die,” the fourth installment in the Will Smith-Martin Lawrence action-comedy series, is about a fight to redeem a tarnished legacy.
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Dakota Johnson brings her winning authenticity to sweet friendship comedy ‘Am I OK?’
Jun 06, 2024 10:35 am - Starring a winning Dakota Johnson, the story of “Am I OK?” is simple and heartfelt. It’s a coming-out tale, but with the twist that the person coming out is 32, a decade (or even two) later than in most stories we see.
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Q&A: Andra Day talks new album, playing a villain and regaining confidence after injuring her vocals
Jun 06, 2024 6:00 am - Andra Day gained acting acclaim after her starring role in a 2021 Billie Holiday biopic, but the soulful singer nearly lost the strength of her powerful voice during the process.
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Naperville Community Fireworks Show to be held July 4 at Frontier Sports ComplexJun 05, 2024 10:52 pm - The Naperville Community Fireworks Show returns for its fourth year on Thursday, July 4, at Frontier Sports Complex.
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‘Different culinary types’: Here’s a look at six new restaurants opening in Rolling MeadowsJun 05, 2024 7:01 pm - From sushi to Chicago-style hot dogs, a half-dozen restaurants are opening or reopening soon in Rolling Meadows, city officials said.
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Oil Lamp Theater’s poignant ‘Mary’s Wedding’ depicts wonder of love, horror of warJun 05, 2024 5:53 pm - The audible sniffles that accompanied the final scenes of “Mary’s Wedding” at a recent Oil Lamp Theater performance attests to the impact of this emotionally charged two-hander about first love and heartbreak.
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‘Bigger, better and juicier’: St. Sophia Greek Fest back for 45th year of culture, food and funJun 05, 2024 3:33 pm - An estimated 10,000 visitors will celebrate Greek culture and food this weekend at the 45th Greek Fest at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Elgin.
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It’s National Doughnut Day. Here’s where you can get some dealsJun 05, 2024 3:01 pm - Friday is National Doughnut Day, several special summer ice cream flavors are dropping and we’ve got some cocktail specials to highlight.
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Glen Ellyn Historical Society’s Vintage Auto Show renames best of show awardJun 05, 2024 2:55 pm - The Glen Ellyn Historical Society hosted a rainy but cheerful ninth annual Vintage Auto Fest.