Entertainment
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Dining out: Six seltzer medals for Penrose Brewing, National Oyster Day and moreJul 29, 2025 4:49 pm - Penrose Brewing in Geneva recently won six medals at the 2025 U.S. Open Hard Seltzer Championship. Plus, a new McAlister’s Deli is opening in Naperville Aug. 11, and Old Town Pour House is serving up new seasonal menu items.
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Lindenhurst hosts food truck extravaganzaJul 29, 2025 3:21 pm - The village of Lindenhurst is coordinating and hosting a food truck extravaganza from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, at village hall, 2301 E. Sand Lake Road.
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Why Mundelein is banning public comments on town’s Facebook pageJul 29, 2025 2:48 pm - Under a new policy, people can’t comment on official Mundelein Facebook posts.
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Three-peat: Crystal Lake restaurant among 18 suburban eateries honored with Wine Spectator Restaurant AwardsJul 29, 2025 2:17 pm - 1776 Restaurant in Crystal Lake was among four suburban restaurants honored with the Best of Award of Excellence in the recent Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards. Overall, 18 suburban restaurants received recognition.
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A celebrity couple made a horror movie about something truly scary: Relationships
Jul 29, 2025 12:34 pm - Horror movies have exploited any number of human fears over the decades. But credit the millennials with finally tapping into one of the most primal terrors of all: Commitment. That’s exactly what “Together” does.
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Actress to pay homage to ‘Women Who Dared’ at Glen Ellyn History CenterJul 29, 2025 12:15 pm - Actress Jessica Michna will visit the Glen Ellyn History Center this Saturday to share her portrayal of women trailblazers. Michna will present “Women Who Dared,” a progr...
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Geneva Chamber announces arts fair winnersJul 29, 2025 12:01 pm - The Geneva Chamber of Commerce announces the 2025 Geneva Arts Fair winners in 2-D and 3-D categories
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Renowned band director Alfred Watkins to lead Wheaton Municipal Band’s July 31 concertJul 29, 2025 11:54 am - The Wheaton Municipal Band will perform a special concert on July 31st under the direction of acclaimed guest conductor Alfred Watkins. The concert will feature interesting and challenging works along with familiar tunes.
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Spotlight: Tony Award-winning ‘Parade’ plays CIBC TheatreJul 29, 2025 11:48 am - The national tour of the 2023 Tony Award-winning musical “Parade” plays Chicago’s CIBC Theatre. Meanwhile in Skokie, Music Theater Works revives the beloved “Fiddler on the Roof.”
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Stan’s Donuts & Coffee to open new location in NapervilleJul 29, 2025 10:57 am - A grand opening celebration for Stan’s Donuts and Coffee’s new location in Naperville’s Block 59 is set for Aug. 9. The first 100 guests in line will receive a limited-edition Stan’s T-shirt and a chance to win the “Golden Donut,” earning free doughnuts for life, at the shop at 408 S. Route 59.