West Chicago Entertainment
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‘A place of community’: Keith’s Komix in Schaumburg to shutter after 30 yearsJun 27, 2025 10:25 am - After 30 years as a beloved destination for comic book fans and memorabilia collectors, Keith’s Komix in Schaumburg will shutter this fall.
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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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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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Free Hokusai Japan Fest features traditional arts and cuisineJun 17, 2025 3:16 pm - A family-friendly "Hokusai Japan Fest" celebrating Japanese culture will be held on Saturday, June 21. Hosted by the Cleve Carney Museum of Art and McAninch Arts Center, it will feature performances, demos, vendors, and more.
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Symposium explores Lincoln's early love, career, and legacy in ChicagoJun 12, 2025 4:40 pm - The Abraham Lincoln Association is hosting a June 21 symposium at Cantigny Park in Wheaton with renowned scholars speaking on various aspects of Lincoln's life and legacy. It’s free and open to the public, with registration.
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Chicago Scots festival returns for 39th year with Scottish music, athletics and cultureJun 10, 2025 6:41 pm - The Chicago Scots will host the 39th annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games, the Midwest's largest Scottish event, on June 13-14 at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton.
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Best Bets: DJs converge on Aurora Saturday for the A-Town House Music FestJun 10, 2025 1:40 pm - The A-Town House Music Fest takes over Wilder Park in Aurora, the Count Basie Orchestra headlines Cantigny’s Jazz and Wine Fest, and the rodeo comes to West Chicago’s Sonny Acres Farm.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for May 2025Jun 05, 2025 7:37 am - Geneva resident's photo of an American coot dashing across a pond wins the May amateur photo contest, while shots of a swan, goslings, and a goldfinch take the other top spots.
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Homegrown artist’s work dedicated as ‘West Chicago Art Trail’May 30, 2025 12:22 pm - West Chicago artist Giovanni “Gio” Arellano had his Prairie Path-inspired mural series dedicated on Thursday as the “West Chicago Art Trail."
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At College of DuPage, see a ‘Great Wave’ of Japanese art that inspired through the centuriesMay 28, 2025 5:47 pm - The art of Japan’s Edo period is undeniably beautiful, influencing creators across the centuries. Starting Saturday, the public can view the new exhibition “Hokusai and Ukiyo-e: The Floating World, Artworks from the Chiossone Collection” at the McAninch Arts Center.