Evanston
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Concerts Sept. 6-12: Kacey Musgraves, Weezer, Tom Jones, Avril Lavigne and moreSep 03, 2024 3:02 pm - Upcoming concerts include Kacey Musgraves, Weezer, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Tom Jones, Stone Temple Pilots, Avril Lavigne, Three Dog Night and more.
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Theater spotlight: A monarch takes charge in Chicago Shakes’ ‘Henry V’Sep 03, 2024 2:16 pm - Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s timely production of “Henry V” examines war, power and leadership, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” settles in for an extended stay in Chicago and “The Book of Mormon” returns for a brief run.
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Metra delivers on new bike policy and suburbanites reap the benefitsSep 01, 2024 6:00 am - More cyclists than ever are bringing their bikes on the train as a result of Metra’s new Bikes on Trains policy, in which retrofitted cars allow more space for bikes.
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Oakton College announces 2024 Distinguished Alumni awardeesAug 30, 2024 12:33 pm - Oakton College invites the community to celebrate its four newest Distinguished Alumni at 6 p.m. on Sept. 12, at the Des Plaines campus,1600 E. Golf Road
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Aug 29, 2024 12:32 pm - Nonprofit Vitalant urges all eligible blood donors to make an appointment to give now for the coming days and weeks to boost the blood supply for patients in need.
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Give blood, get a free pizzaAug 29, 2024 10:38 am - Nonprofit Vitalant urges all eligible blood donors to make an appointment to give now for the coming days and weeks to boost the blood supply for patients in need. As an added incentive, donors will receive a delicious pizza.
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Prime Healthcare to acquire nine Ascension hospitals in IllinoisAug 28, 2024 9:39 am - Prime Healthcare has entered into an agreement to purchase nine Ascension Illinois hospitals, associated physician practices, and post-acute and senior living facilities.
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Dining out: Portillo’s adds first new cake flavor in 20 yearsAug 27, 2024 2:14 pm - Portillo’s is adding their first new cake offering in over 20 years with the Salted Caramel Spice Cake. Plus, Buffalo Creek Brewing hosts a Burger Throwdown on Sunday, and Yelp has ranked the top 100 pizza spots in the Midwest.
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Happy homecoming: Theater veteran returns to Chicago in highly anticipated ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ tourAug 21, 2024 1:18 pm - Veteran Chicago actor and Evanston native Matt Mueller returns home to play an adult Ron Weasley in “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” the Broadway hit based on J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” series.
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Concerts Aug. 23-29: Lindsey Stirling, P!NK, Styx and Foreigner, Luke Bryan, Pearl Jam and moreAug 21, 2024 6:49 am - Upcoming concerts include P!NK, Styx and Foreigner, The Doobie Brothers, Luke Bryan, ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd, Pearl Jam, O.A.R., Deep Purple and more.