Cook County Entertainment
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Lake Villa Township then and now topic of fireside chatFeb 13, 2025 12:41 pm - Lake Villa Township Supervisor Dan Venturi will delve into community history during a fireside chat at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15. The event presented by the Lake Villa His...
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‘You’ll be inspired’: Harper College’s Black History Month events aim to educate, spark curiosityFeb 13, 2025 12:33 pm - Black history touches every aspect of American history, culture and society. In celebration of Black History Month, Harper College in Palatine will present a wide range of events this February.
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Firewater BBQ eyes new restaurant in proposed Roselle developmentFeb 12, 2025 6:23 pm - A regional chain of barbecue joints is cooking up plans to open a restaurant in Roselle.
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Bears’ Montez Sweat to head celebrity softball game at Schaumburg’s Wintrust Field June 7Feb 12, 2025 4:28 pm - Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat will headline a celebrity softball game at Schaumburg’s Wintrust Field Saturday, June 7.
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Hitting a peak: Lift hill connection made at 180 feet for newest roller coaster at Six Flags Great AmericaFeb 12, 2025 2:53 pm - The final piece of track connecting the lift hill to the drop was made at 180 feet, representing the highest point of a new roller coaster being built at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee.
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Storytellers, dancing take over Schaumburg’s Black History Month performanceFeb 12, 2025 12:18 pm - Though traditionally a scripted play, Schaumburg’s 26th annual Black History Month performance will headline a group of storytellers while also showcasing their love for dance.
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Spotlight: Metropolis stages concert version of ‘Mary Poppins’Feb 12, 2025 9:21 am - Metropolis Performing Arts Centre stages a concert version of “Mary Poppins;” the stage version of “Clue” opens at the CIBC Theatre; Citadel Theatre revives Lauren Gunderson’s teen two-hander “I and You” this week in Chicago area theater.
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Dining out: Valentine’s Day dining specials that extend beyond FridayFeb 12, 2025 9:04 am - It’s getting late in the game to find reservations for Valentine’s Day. Fortunately, many suburban restaurants have Valentine’s specials that start now and run past Feb. 14.
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Voices Unlimited Chorus welcomes new singersFeb 11, 2025 10:02 pm - Elgin's Voices Unlimited Chorus invites new members to join Tuesday rehearsals for May 18 Spring Concert, no experience required - just a desire to sing, have fun, and make friends.
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Indoor adventure park bringing go karts, trampolines and more to Arlington HeightsFeb 11, 2025 6:28 pm - Urban Air Adventure Park, offering various kid-friendly activities like go karts, laser tag and climbing walls, is set to open a 67,000-square-foot location in Arlington Heights later this year.