Entertainment
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Fall Fest returns to the Lisle library Sept. 26Sep 15, 2025 6:33 pm - Lisle Library District is hosting its Fall Fest with live owls, pretzel truck, pumpkin carving, and photo booth on Friday, Sept. 26.
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Gold star: Ideally cast, timely ‘First Lady of Television’ shines at NorthlightSep 15, 2025 5:21 pm - Cindy Gold, ideally cast as broadcast pioneer Gertrude Berg, is outstanding in Northlight Theatre’s timely premiere of “The First Lady of Television,” James Sherman’s 1950-set drama about McCarthyism.
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Deadline extended to compete in St. Charles Scarecrow ContestSep 15, 2025 4:09 pm - The St. Charles Business Alliance extends Scarecrow Contest entry, offering cash prizes for various categories. Deadline is Friday, Sept. 19.
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League of Women Voters and UMC ministry host screening of ‘A Binding Truth’Sep 15, 2025 3:22 pm - The League of Women Voters and CA2BC are hosting a screening of "A Binding Truth", a documentary exploring the connection between two former high school classmates and the legacy of slavery.
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Serena and Venus Williams are launching a podcast called ‘Stockton Street’ on X
Sep 15, 2025 2:17 pm - Serena and Venus Williams are taking a swing at podcasting.The two sisters and tennis stars will launch their podcast on X with a debut episode Wednesday.
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Live entertainment venue proposed for downtown Algonquin
Sep 15, 2025 1:11 pm - A new live entertainment venue could be coming to Algonquin’s downtown — a business that neighboring property owners said could transform the area into a “destination place.”
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What to stream: ‘Morning Show,’ ‘Love Island Games,’ Cardi B, and a movie about Bumble
Sep 15, 2025 5:30 am - Looking for entertainment to stream? Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon’s “The Morning Show” debuts its fourth season on Apple TV+ and Ariana Madix heads back to Fiji to host “Love Island Games” on Peacock this week.
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‘The Studio’ breaks Emmys comedy record as ‘The Pitt’ wins best drama series
Sep 14, 2025 9:44 pm - “The Pitt” won best drama series at the Emmys while star Noah Wyle won best actor in a drama on a night that “The Studio” set a record for the most wins by a comedy series in a single season.
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Bobby Hart, co-wrote 'Last Train to Clarksville' and other hits for the Monkees, dead at 86Sep 14, 2025 6:08 pm - NEW YORK (AP) — Bobby Hart, a key part of the Monkees' multimedia empire who teamed with Tommy Boyce on such hits as “Last Train to Clarksville” and “I’m Not Your Steppin...
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‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ opens to $70M, biggest anime debut to claim top box-office spot
Sep 14, 2025 6:00 pm - “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle” carved out a place in box-office history this weekend as the Japanese anime film sliced straight to No. 1 — outpacing the horror sequel “The Conjuring: Last Rites.”