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Where to watch the Final Four in the suburbsMar 25, 2026 10:25 am - The Final Four of the men’s and women’s NCAA tournaments is almost here. With the Fighting Illini men’s team in the Final Four for the first time since 2005, Saturday’s game is huge. When it comes to watching the games, you need the perfect atmosphere: big screens, cold drinks and the electric energy of fellow fans cheering ILL.
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Dining out: Get a hot dog for $1 at Portillo’sMar 25, 2026 10:11 am - Portillo’s is celebrating baseball’s opening weekend with hot dogs for a buck for Perks members through Sunday. Also, Fry the Coop is honoring National Hot Chicken Day Monday and suburban restaurants are ready with Passover and Easter specials.
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Best Bets: Riverdance at Paramount, Shen Yun at Rosemont TheatreMar 23, 2026 4:16 pm - Riverdance brings its world tour “Riverdance 30 — The New Generation” to Aurora’s Paramount Theatre this weekend, while Shen Yun performs at the Rosemont Theatre. Plus, the Civic Orchestra of Chicago presents “Civic Plays Copland 3” during a free concert in Naperville.
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Share your community event featured in the Daily Herald’s Summer Fun & Getaways GuideMar 22, 2026 2:54 pm - The Daily Herald is taking submissions for its Summer Fun & Getaways guide, which features suburban events from mid-May through Labor Day including festivals, movies in the park, fireworks, parades, bike rides, art shows, carnivals, and concerts.
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The cat’s meow: Roselle business hosts special events to find homes for feline friendsMar 21, 2026 3:04 pm - The Cat House in Roselle is the suburbs’ first cat cafe, and all the kitties you meet are adoptable. In less than two years, it has helped nearly 500 cats find homes.
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Spring Chamber Music Festival features Broadway favorites and classical gemsMar 21, 2026 12:31 am - Sinfonietta Bel Canto presents its Spring Chamber Music Festival on Sunday, April 19, at Woodridge United Methodist Church, featuring selections from beloved musicals and classical pieces.
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Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale celebrates 40 years with ‘Anniversaries and Onward’ concertsMar 20, 2026 8:54 pm - Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale celebrates its 40th season with “Anniversaries and Onward” concerts on May 8 in Elmhurst and May 9 in Geneva. It features anniversary works including “Songs & Sonnets” by George Shearing and “The Gates of Morning” by Dan Locklair, plus selections like “Blue Skies” and “Let the River Run.”
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Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame Class of 2026 features youngest inductees, expands arts definitionMar 18, 2026 11:28 pm - The Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame will induct seven artists and present a Lifetime Achievement Award to educator Susan S. Starrett at a March 27 banquet at Eagle Brook Country Club in Geneva.
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Celebrate Easter with an elegant brunch at these suburban restaurantsMar 18, 2026 1:38 pm - Spring has sprung, and Easter Sunday is almost here. This means that suburban restaurants are planning festive buffets, brunches, visits with the Easter bunny and more.
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DuPage youth jazz ensemble chasing New York gloryMar 18, 2026 12:50 pm - The jazz stars of tomorrow can be found in DuPage County. The Youth Jazz Ensemble of DuPage will put its chops on display at the 31st annual Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival in New York City April 30-May 2.