Cook County Entertainment
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Food and entertainment take center stage at Taste of RoselleAug 01, 2026 3:08 pm - Lobster rolls, meat skewers, ice cream and seemingly everything in between were among the multitude of food options available at the booths lining Main Street during the 44th annual Taste of Roselle Saturday.
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Go-kart racing venue coming to former Wonderverse space in Oak Brook this fallJul 31, 2026 10:12 am - RPM Raceway, a new multilevel go-kart racing and entertainment venue, is set to open this fall in the former Wonderverse space at Oakbrook Center mall in Oak Brook.
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Arlington Heights uncorks drinks-to-go downtown social districtJul 30, 2026 6:05 pm - Arlington Heights launched the Arlington Alfresco Social District pilot program Thursday, allowing patrons to purchase alcoholic beverages from nine participating businesses and consume the drinks along two downtown streets.
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Community unity: Join National Night Out events in the suburbsJul 30, 2026 10:48 am - National Night Out is an annual event held on the first Tuesday in August, intended to bring communities together to enhance the public’s relationship with local police and emergency personnel while building neighborhood spirit. This year’s official date is Tuesday, Aug. 4, although some events take place in the surrounding week.
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Not what it once was, but still plenty of ag to show off and celebrate at Lake County FairJul 29, 2026 4:32 pm - A five-day celebration of rides, attractions, entertainment events and farming culture began Wednesday to mark the 97th year of Lake County Fair.
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‘An experience’: Dozens line up, some overnight, for Dutch Bros opening in Buffalo GroveJul 29, 2026 2:42 pm - Dutch Bros was greeted by expectant customers at the grand opening of its Buffalo Grove location Wednesday morning.
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Annual AREA 22 Fair brings art, oddities to ElginJul 29, 2026 11:49 am - AREA 22: Arts, Crafts, & Oddities Fair returns for its third year on Saturday, Aug. 8, on Riverside Drive in downtown Elgin. It features over 60 artist booths with original artwork, handmade crafts, and unique oddities.
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Suburban residents compete on national ‘American Ninja Warrior’ TV stageJul 29, 2026 11:19 am - When season 18 of “American Ninja Warrior” premiered on June 8, six suburban Chicago people were among the 240 or so athletes from across the country vying to compete on one of television’s most difficult obstacle courses.
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Dining out: Happiest Hour in Oak Brook, limited time offer at Teriyaki Madness and moreJul 29, 2026 10:34 am - Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook recently debuted Happiest Hour, while Teriyaki Madness and CIMA are offering limited-time specials and Goose Island has released its annual lineup of Bourbon County Brand Stouts.
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Cheers to 50 years: As the last Bennigan’s in Illinois, Elgin restaurant keeps brand’s tradition of Irish hospitality aliveJul 29, 2026 8:52 am - Bennigan’s is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. And Elgin is home to one of only six full-service Bennigan’s remaining in the U.S., and the only one in Illinois. “People get really excited when they find out we’re still here,” general manager Rami Kaldani said.
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