Evanston
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Police: Evanston man broke window at Palatine Metra stationJan 27, 2025 6:48 pm - An Evanston man was arrested Sunday night and is facing a felony charge after shattering a Palatine Metra station window with a rock, according to police reports. Palatin...
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Spotlight: Goodman, Definition co-produce Chicago premiere of Pulitzer-winning ‘Fat Ham’Jan 07, 2025 2:48 pm - Goodman and Definition theaters host the Chicago premiere of the Broadway hit “Fat Ham,” while Chicago Shakespeare Theater stages the regional premiere of “JaJa’s African Hair Braiding.”
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Dining out: Downtown Elgin favorite under new ownership, Illinois craft beer promo and moreDec 31, 2024 9:06 am - Elgin Public House is closed temporarily as it transitions to new owners. Plus, Cupitol The Restaurant is now open at Old Orchard in Skokie and here’s a way to support local breweries even if you’re observing Dry January.
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Make plans for new restaurants coming to the suburbs in 2025Dec 30, 2024 2:37 pm - A new year brings with it the promise of a bevy of new restaurants expected to open in the suburbs in 2025. Here’s a taste of what’s to come, including Vicolo, The Greggory Hearth and Tavern, the suburbs’ first Pizza Ranch and more.
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Where to next?: Bike club members plan rides for the new yearDec 27, 2024 6:00 am - Bike club members across the Chicago area are anticipating their 2025 riding goals. Clubs offer a built-in advantage: a large pool of riders often possessed with cycling ambitions to match one’s own.
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Holiday tuner alternatives: Music Theater Works’ ‘Legally Blonde’ and BET’s ‘Hitt Records’Dec 17, 2024 4:41 pm - If you’ve had enough of holiday tuners, check out Music Theater Works’ “Legally Blonde” revival or Black Ensemble Theater’s new jukebox musical “Hitt Records.”
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Thousands of kids will experience holiday joy thanks to Santa for a DayDec 05, 2024 8:02 pm - Rich Gentile was tired of seeing Santa letters go unanswered, so he started a nonprofit to match donors to kids' wish lists. Santa for a Day wants to reach 8,000 children this year.
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Best Bets: Holiday tunes, ‘Nutcracker’ variations dominate suburban stagesDec 04, 2024 10:32 am - From a cappella to Elvis to a hip-hop take on “The Nutcracker,” holiday entertainment dominates suburban stages this week.
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Holiday theater 2024: Naughty, nice and everything in betweenNov 27, 2024 10:00 am - From traditional to unconventional, from kid-friendly to adults-only, from multiple versions of “A Christmas Carol” to radio adaptations of “It’s a Wonderful Life,” suburban and Chicago theaters offer something for everyone this holiday season.
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2 Byline Bank small business customers awarded $15,000 grantsNov 22, 2024 1:33 pm - Chicago-based Byline Bank small business customers Mack’s Bike and Goods and Taqueria La Placita de Isabel each received a $15,000 Community First Accelerate Grants for Small Business from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago).