Entertainment
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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.
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Elgin’s St. Sophia Church hosts 46th annual Greek FestJun 02, 2025 12:12 pm - St. Sophia Greek Fest in Elgin on June 6-8 is serving up authentic Greek food, drinks and sweets. Enjoy live music, dancing, shopping. Raffle with $10K grand prize.
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Fox River Arts Ramble expands with new locations and diverse offeringsJun 02, 2025 11:48 am - The annual Fox River Arts Ramble, a self-guided art tour on June 7, provides a free opportunity to meet local artists, view demonstrations, shop for art, and explore studios and galleries across the Fox Valley area.