Entertainment
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Costumed dogs strut their stuff at Howl O' Ween Dog Parade in GenevaOct 22, 2022 1:00 am - Costumed canines were dressed to impress at the Geneva Park District's Howl O' Ween Dog Parade, held Saturday morning at Peck Farm Park. Participants in the Geneva Park ...
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Spotlight: Wheaton native John Gawlik helms Gift Theatre's premiere of “The Locusts”Oct 21, 2022 6:00 am - Odd couple Newly established Iambe Theatre Ensemble's season continues with "The Roommate," Jen Silverman's dark comedy about the unlikely friendship between a recently ...
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Ron Onesti: Our 'Showbiz Palace' at 96Oct 21, 2022 6:00 am - On Sept. 6, 1926, the Arcada Theatre first opened its doors, making this past September its 96th birthday. And I am celebrating a personal milestone as it has been 18 ye...
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Immersive haunted house Realm of Terror passionate about its scare tactics
Oct 20, 2022 11:00 pm - Back in full force for its 20th year, Realm of Terror Haunted House in Round Lake Beach aims to live up to its name. Promoted as "Illinois' Ultimate Haunted House," the ...
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Review: Taylor Swift gets dark, electric on 'Midnights'
Oct 20, 2022 11:00 pm - Taylor Swift "Midnights" (Republic Records) "All of me changed like midnight," Taylor Swift confesses halfway through her latest album, the aptly named and moody "M...
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'Descendant' powerfully telescopes the past and present
Oct 20, 2022 9:00 am - “Descendant” - ★ ★ ★ ★ One of the best films of the year, Margaret Brown's “Descendant” is, strictly speaking, about the discovery of the Clotilda, the last known slave...
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Styles mutes the charisma button in 'My Policeman'
Oct 20, 2022 6:00 am - “My Policeman” - ★ ★ ½ Even if, like me, you've never been to a Harry Styles concert, it's hardly difficult to comprehend his huge appeal. He's ... Harry Styles. But “h...
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Mega star power of Clooney and Roberts brightens formulaic 'Ticket to Paradise'Oct 20, 2022 6:00 am - “Ticket to Paradise” - ★ ★ ½ If your idea of a good time at the movies only requires that two charismatic veteran stars trade passive-belligerent barbs for an hour, go ...
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'Black Adam' is a superhero franchise born on a Rock
Oct 20, 2022 6:00 am - “Black Adam” - ★ ★ ½ Not long into “Black Adam,” a preteen boy looks up at the muscled hulk of Dwayne Johnson and begs for his help: “We could use a superhero right now....
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In the spirit: Halloween treats appearing now on restaurant menusOct 19, 2022 11:00 pm - Halloween is fast approaching. If you don't have a costume yet, there's still time. If you'd rather not dress up but still want to get in on some of the Halloween spirit...