Entertainment
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Playing 'Alice': Suburban actresses master circus arts to play title role in Lookingglass Theatre classicJun 15, 2022 11:00 pm - When Glen Ellyn native Molly Hernández was in college, she told her mom she was running off to join the circus. For the actress who turned professional at 9 and co-star...
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Dining out: Chicago Sushi debuts, Jeni's offers scoop of free ice creamJun 15, 2022 11:00 pm - Chicago Sushi debuts Do you know what the "three-second hand roll" is? If not, head to the new Chicago Sushi in Des Plaines to find out. Hosting its grand opening on Mon...
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Itasca's fireworks show returns to Hamilton Lakes July 4Jun 15, 2022 11:00 pm - After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the village of Itasca will again host a live pyrotechnics spectacular and music-filled evening at Hamilton Lakes, located we...
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North Shore native flutist Steve Kujala helps bring 'Black Panther,' 'Lion King' to lifeJun 15, 2022 6:00 am - For world flute aficionado Steve Kujala, the life of a freelance musician is where creativity can flourish. “The thing about the occupation of freelance musician is you...
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'Three years' worth of partying': Scottish Festival returning to Itasca after pandemic pauseJun 15, 2022 5:00 am - Midwesterners who trace their roots to Scottish family clans can finally gather with the return of the Scottish Festival and Highland Games on Friday and Saturday in Ita...
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Feder: Can Steve Cochran save WLS AM 890?Jun 15, 2022 1:00 am - When Steve Cochran opens the mic on WLS 890-AM at the crack of dawn today, he'll become the fifth morning host in 10 years at the Cumulus Media news/talk station. And he...
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The Bit Theater celebrates Independence Day with 'A Salute to All Nations … But Mostly America'Jun 14, 2022 11:00 pm - The Fox Valley's premiere long-form improv theater, The Bit Theater, will host a special weekend of shows entitled "A Salute to all Nations … But Mostly America." Based...
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Barrington Farmers Market Features Brotherhood of HarmonyJun 14, 2022 11:00 pm - The Barrington Farmers Market is pleased to announce the engagement of the Brotherhood of Harmony as the featured musical entertainment on Thursday, June 23 between 4 p....
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Best Bets: Buddy Guy leads return of Aurora's Blues on the Fox festJun 14, 2022 6:00 am - Top pick Riverside blues Buddy Guy, Shemekia Copeland and Kenny Wayne Shepherd are just a few of the featured headliners playing the Blues on the Fox music festival at R...
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New to streaming this week: J.Lo doc, 'Martin' reunion and 'Spiderhead'
Jun 14, 2022 6:00 am - Here's a collection curated by The Associated Press' entertainment journalists of what's arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. Movies • The s...