Cook County Entertainment
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‘It’s like a family here’: Longtime customers mark last call for Durty Nellie’sOct 04, 2026 5:29 pm - It might have been a typical Sunday at Durty Nellie’s in Palatine.Football games flickered on the TV screens, while customers sat around the bar sipping their favorite libations.But the taste would be bittersweet, since Sunday would be the last call for the venue that in many ways defined the nightlife in downtown Palatine.
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Food and entertainment combine for Octoberfest funOct 03, 2026 3:48 pm - Food, face painting, live music, inflatables and yard games combined for a family-friendly atmosphere Saturday during Octoberfest at Meineke Park in Schaumburg.
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New art exhibition at Des Plaines Public LibraryOct 03, 2026 3:44 pm - Paintings by two Des Plaines Art Guild members are on display at the Des Plaines Library
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Hey Nonny — Arlington Heights’ downtown music club — is up for saleOct 02, 2026 7:52 pm - Hey Nonny, the music venue and bar/restaurant that opened in downtown Arlington Heights in 2018, is being put up for sale. Owners Chip Brooks and Chris Dungan hope a buyer will maintain it as a live music space.
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Libraries pay more for e-books than consumers. State lawmakers are trying to change thatOct 01, 2026 6:01 pm - Patrons borrowing an e-book or a digital audiobook from their local library may not realize that libraries pay four or five times more for those materials than the average consumer.
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How NBA great Shaq helped suburban police leaders celebrate FBI graduationOct 01, 2026 4:56 pm - A pair of Northwest suburban law enforcement leaders got to meet NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal last month when he took part in ceremonies marking their graduation from the FBI National Academy.
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‘The community wants this place open’: Catlow owner donates theater to foundationOct 01, 2026 10:24 am - Barrington’s Catlow Theatre has seen many changes since the Long family took over the iconic movie house. Now, in addition to the dramatic cosmetic changes that are transforming the Catlow, the theater is seeing a change in ownership.
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‘Brightens their day’: Fremd student turns hobby into Painted Hearts art project she shares with local seniorsOct 01, 2026 9:56 am - Fremd High School student Anika Dalvi has always loved art. As part of her Painted Hearts project, she’s sharing her hobby with seniors by creating drawings that she takes to area nursing homes where sits with the residents and helps them paint and color the masterpieces.
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The Banchet Awards announce 2027 chef and restaurant finalists in ChicagoOct 01, 2026 9:03 am - The 2027 Banchet Awards for Culinary Excellence have announced finalists in 12 categories plus three special recipients, including two pioneering chefs and an iconic deli in Chicago. New this year, The Banchets will present its inaugural Environmental Leadership Award to chef Sarah Stegner, co-owner of Prairie Grass Cafe in Northbrook.
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New indoor facility in Mundelein lets golfers hone their skills 24 hours a daySep 30, 2026 5:42 pm - Just as the season winds down, a new spot opened in Mundelein over the weekend to help golfers keep sharp and work on their game — anytime they feel the urge.
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