Entertainment
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A bright spot: ‘Holiday’ lights up the Goodman stageFeb 11, 2026 5:39 pm - Goodman Theatre delivers a sly, contemporary version of “Holiday,” adapted by Richard Greenberg from Philip Barry’s classic 1928 romantic comedy.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for January 2026Feb 11, 2026 5:11 pm - The beauty of nature shines through in the images captured by our top finishers in January’s amateur photo contest.
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‘Dawson’s Creek’ star James Van Der Beek dies at 48
Feb 11, 2026 1:55 pm - James Van Der Beek, a heartthrob who starred in coming-of-age dramas at the dawn of the new millennium, shooting to fame playing the titular character in “Dawson’s Creek” and in later years mocking his own hunky persona, has died. He was 48.
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Dining out: Last-minute Valentine’s Day specialsFeb 11, 2026 1:49 pm - Valentine’s Day is Saturday — are you ready? Here are some last-minute ways to treat your sweetheart that might not break the bank.
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Date night, girls’ night out ideas in the Fox Valley
Feb 11, 2026 1:18 pm - If dinner and a movie feel a little too predictable, there are plenty of options close to home to shake up your date night routine.
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Let the good times roll: Where to find pączki, Cajun food, music and more for Mardi GrasFeb 11, 2026 12:59 pm - Fat Tuesday is right around the corner and we’ve got some places for you to grab some pączki and dine on jambalaya.
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Naper Settlement hosts a free Presidents Day celebration, exhibit openingFeb 11, 2026 12:18 pm - Naper Settlement will host a free Presidents’ Day celebration on Feb. 16 as part of its USA 250 Celebration. This will be a fun, highly interactive day at the museum with a variety of great visuals and fun activities.
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Don’t assume you control your restaurant billFeb 11, 2026 9:50 am - Service charges are the future in how we pay our bills in restaurants.
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Spotlight: Marriott brings to life ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’Feb 11, 2026 8:37 am - Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences revives “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” while premieres include Definition Theatre’s “Black Cypress Bayou,” Shattered Globe’s “Morning, Noon and Night” and Lifeline’s “Kitty and the Beanstalk.”
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Concerts Feb. 13-19: 10,000 Maniacs, Dan Navarro, Bret Michaels and moreFeb 11, 2026 8:18 am - Upcoming concerts include 10,000 Maniacs at City Winery, Dan Navarro and Jessica Willis Fisher at The Venue in Aurora, Bret Michaels at the Arcada Theatre and more.