Cook County Entertainment
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Spotlight: Revivals of ‘Joseph,’ ‘Raisin in the Sun’ at Marriott, Court theatersJan 29, 2025 10:07 am - Marriott Theatre inaugurates its 50th anniversary season with a revival of the well-loved musical “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” while Court Theatre stages its first production of the classic “A Raisin in the Sun.”
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Guzman y Gomez quick-serve restaurant chain continues expansion with proposed Vernon Hills locationJan 29, 2025 9:14 am - The expanding Guzman y Gomez Mexican restaurant chain continues its advance in the Chicago area with a proposed drive-through in Vernon Hills.
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Student Silent Film Festival celebrates young filmmakers’ creativityJan 28, 2025 10:28 pm - The 2025 Student Silent Film Festival drew over 400 viewers to watch original movies by 11 area high schools, with the winners coming from Neuqua Valley, Oak Forest, and Lake Forest.
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Home field advantage: Takeout options for the big game that aren’t pizzaJan 28, 2025 3:53 pm - Suburban restaurants are ready to feed your Super Bowl party guests with special catering offers to satisfy a crowd.
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‘A cool, unique concept’: Galaxy Hot Pot opening soon in downtown Des PlainesJan 28, 2025 3:29 pm - Galaxy Hot Pot and Grill could open as soon as next week in downtown Des Plaines. Originating in China, hot pot dining requires people to dip raw meats, vegetables and other ingredients into a communal pot of boiling broth at the table.
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Best Bets: Veteran actor Richard Kind reveals how not to be famous at Genesee TheatreJan 28, 2025 9:57 am - Comedic actor Richard Kind discusses his 30-plus years in show business at the Genesee Theatre, MOMIX dance company performs “Alice” at The MAC, and Hey Nonny hosts its second annual Winter Blues Week.
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Dining out: Portillo’s heart-shaped cakes are back, plus wing competitions and moreJan 28, 2025 6:13 am - Portillo’s is bringing back its heart-shaped chocolate cake and there are a couple of chicken wing competitions this weekend. Plus, Saturday is Ice Cream for Breakfast Day and Jeni’s scoop shops have a flavor just for the occasion.
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Inaugural Woodridge Restaurant Week to feature 17 eateries with special menus, deals and trolley tourJan 27, 2025 5:53 pm - Woodridge Restaurant Week festivities include a Trolley Tour on March 1 where participants can hop aboard and visit four local restaurants, each offering a taste of their menu.
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The Clove sees its first residents; developer buys outlotsJan 27, 2025 5:25 pm - The Clove in Buffalo Grove is seeing its first tenants move. In addition, the developer, Kensington Development Partners, has bought the outlots formerly occupied by Burger King and Boston Market.
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Tangled Roots now open at Arboretum of South BarringtonJan 27, 2025 9:52 am - Already a culinary draw, the Arboretum of South Barrington has added another restaurant to its tenant roster.