Carpentersville Entertainment
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After five years in Elgin, Tatsu Ramen House adds second location in Crystal LakeMay 21, 2026 4:46 pm - Five years after opening his first restaurant in Elgin, a chef who immigrated to the suburbs from Mongolia will open another Tatsu Ramen House location, this time in Crystal Lake.
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Paramount’s ‘South Pacific’ stirs memories for columnist with WWII family tiesMay 20, 2026 4:56 pm - The “South Pacific” production at Paramount Theatre in Aurora had been on my calendar for more than a year. I couldn’t wait to see it — and it did not disappoint last week.
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Memorial Day parades, services, events in the suburbsMay 20, 2026 12:20 pm - Memorial Day parades, services and observances throughout the suburbs will pay tribute to those U.S. military personnel who gave their lives in service of their country.
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Elgin to honor America’s 250th anniversary at Bluff City Memorial Day programMay 20, 2026 12:00 pm - Elgin's Memorial Day program on May 25 will honor the 250th anniversary of the United States with multiple ceremonies. The ceremony at Bluff City Cemetery features Christine Harmon from the Daughters of the American Revolution as keynote speaker, along with the Elgin Master Chorale, wreath laying at the Grand Army of the Republic memorial, and readings of the Gettysburg Address.
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It’s national hamburger day. Here are 10 good places in the suburbs to get a burgerMay 20, 2026 10:53 am - Thursday, May 28, is National Hamburger Day, and here are 10 places around the suburbs where you can enjoy a tasty burger.
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Dining out: Memorial Day dining specials, new eateries in Schaumburg, Aurora, Oak BrookMay 20, 2026 10:34 am - Many restaurants around the suburbs will be serving specials for Memorial Day, plus the anticipated Hopscotch Pub recently opened in Schaumburg.
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On The Border permanently closes in Algonquin 1 year after bankruptcy filingMay 19, 2026 5:32 pm - The Tex-Mex chain restaurant On The Border in Algonquin permanently closed one year after filing for bankruptcy.
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Pipe organ tour coming to Bartlett church with works by Bach, ElgarMay 13, 2026 9:13 am - The Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour's next concert will be on Sunday, May 17, at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Bartlett, featuring their 1920 George Kilgen & Son pipe organ.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for April 2026May 07, 2026 12:43 pm - The images by our top finishers in April’s amateur photo contest capture moments of both humor and serenity.
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Santa’s Village is set open May 16 and the parakeets are coming backMay 07, 2026 10:49 am - Santa’s Village in East Dundee will open for its 2026 season on May 16, followed by the opening of Santa Springs Water Park on May 23.