Elmhurst Entertainment
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Your guide to Fourth of July paradesJul 03, 2025 4:46 pm - Find parade times and routes for 30 Independence Day parades in the suburbs.
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Dining out: Happy hours, Van’s moving to West Dundee, Leona’s Pizza coming to McHenryJul 02, 2025 12:05 pm - New happy hour specials have popped up at Fat Rosie’s and Seasons 52. Also, Van’s Frozen Custard and Burgers is switching Dundees while Leona’s is opening in McHenry.
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Beat the heat at these suburban beaches this summerJul 01, 2025 12:59 pm - From Batavia to Zion, this list features some of the top beaches in northern Illinois for swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking, and more family fun activities this summer.
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Share your fall events for Daily Herald’s 2025 guide by July 14Jun 27, 2025 2:04 pm - The Daily Herald is seeking submissions for its 2025 Fall Fun Guide featuring suburban Chicago area events from Aug. 24 through the fall. Deadline to submit free event listings is July 14.
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Where you can see Fourth of July fireworks displays in the suburbsJun 26, 2025 5:10 pm - Ready for some fireworks? Here are some of the fireworks displays planned to celebrate the Fourth of July in the suburbs.
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Sweet relief from summer heat: Leading ladies the reason to see Drury Lane’s ‘Always … Patsy Cline’Jun 25, 2025 10:15 am - Drury Lane Theatre’s revival of the country western jukebox tuner “Always ... Patsy Cline” is a timely treat thanks to fine performances by top-notch singer/actors Aja Alcazar and Bri Sudia.
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Dining out: Summer is salad season, fireworks fun and a totally ’80s dining experienceJun 25, 2025 10:11 am - California Pizza Kitchen has rolled out new salads just in time for summer dining. Plus, some suburban restaurants offer special ways to elevate your fireworks viewing this year.
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Fourth of July events: Fireworks, festivals, parades, concerts and moreJun 25, 2025 8:58 am - With July 4 falling on a Friday, many suburban towns are hosting festivals, fireworks, parades, concerts and more starting this weekend to get a jump on the celebrations.
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The Purple Pig restaurant to open a new site in Oak BrookJun 24, 2025 5:01 pm - The all-star cast of a popular Chicago restaurant is expanding its theme to the suburbs. The Purple Pig, featuring Mediterranean cuisine with a tagline of “Cheese, Swine & Wine,” is slated to open later this year in Oak Brook.
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Elmhurst AAUW sale to feature thousands of used books, musicJun 20, 2025 4:43 pm - AAUW Elmhurst is holding its used book sale June 26-29. Thousands of books and more for sale to fund scholarships and programs for women.