Entertainment
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Grab a lawnchair: Suburban concert series tuning up for the summerMay 25, 2023 6:00 am - As summer pokes its head around the corner, suburban organizers are packing their calendars with outdoor musical events in local parks, cruise nights and other regular c...
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Learn history of Elgin's Walton Islands on June 6May 24, 2023 11:00 pm - On Tuesday, June 6, the Elgin Chapter of the Izaak Walton League will host a program about the Walton Islands in the Fox River in Elgin. Al Walters, from the Elgin Hist...
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Jason Brown plays to home crowd Tuesday when 'Stars on Ice' returns to RosemontMay 24, 2023 11:00 pm - U.S. champion and Olympic figure skater Jason Brown, a graduate of Highland Park High School, is part of a stellar cast touring with "Stars on Ice," which comes to the A...
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Delightful 'Dream': Teatro Vista's world premiere 'silent musical' is a poignant tale of loveMay 24, 2023 3:00 pm - “The Dream King” - ★ ★ ★ ★ Exiting the Chopin Theatre Saturday following Teatro Vista's thoroughly entertaining “The Dream King,” it occurred to me writing a review of t...
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Best Bets: New Kids convention, Stars on Ice, Cirque du Soleil's 'Corteo' and moreMay 24, 2023 6:00 am - Hangin' tough Calling all Blockheads! The New Kids on the Block are drawing fans for a weekend full of events at Blockcon this weekend in Rosemont. Starting with an inti...
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Overly long 'Little Mermaid' remake is far less fun than its 1989 animated originalMay 24, 2023 6:00 am - “The Little Mermaid” - ★ ★ Just wondering: Why do all the superbly detailed underwater scenes with CGI production designs look like outtakes from “Avatar: The Way of Wa...
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Where to find Memorial Day parades, services and moreMay 24, 2023 6:00 am - Memorial Day events include parades and services in honor of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Here's a list to help you plan. Monday, May 29 Geneva Memorial Day ce...
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'Back to the roots': Durty Nellie's owner hopeful about downsizing to a little Irish pub againMay 24, 2023 5:00 am - Durty Nellie's isn't quite ready to go gentle into that good night. Plans to tear down the downtown Palatine nightspot's longtime home to make way for a new, six-story b...
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Donnie Wahlberg to attend WahlCon pre-party at St. Charles Wahlburgers
May 24, 2023 1:00 am - In preparation for New Kids on the Block's BlockCon in Rosemont this weekend, Wahlburgers in St. Charles will host a WahlCon pre-party from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Besides...
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Harper to hold free outdoor Summer Concert SeriesMay 23, 2023 11:00 pm - Harper College will host its annual Summer Concert Series June 8 through July 27. All concerts are free and open to the public. Shows will be held at the Drs. Kenneth an...