Cook County Entertainment
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Inspired by owner’s quest to honor friend who died, Cyberpunk-themed Life Bar Arcade opens near SchaumburgAug 14, 2026 10:17 am - With this summer’s opening of Life Bar Arcade at Schaumburg’s northeast gateway, owner Peter Roesler has completed a major step in his seven-year quest to honor a lifelong friend who died.
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Four pioneering women come to life in GreenMan Theatre’s ‘History of Her’ performancesAug 13, 2026 11:22 am - GreenMan Theatre Storytellers will present "History of Her" on Aug. 21 and 23 in Elmhurst, featuring costumed biographical monologues of four influential Chicago-area women: Bertha Honoré Palmer, Audrey Wagner, Frances Willard and Jane Addams.
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Artist chosen for new mural in downtown Des PlainesAug 12, 2026 2:45 pm - An artist whose work is on display throughout the Chicago area has been selected to paint Des Plaines’ latest public mural.
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How to join Palatine’s 19th annual Scarecrows on ParadeAug 12, 2026 11:40 am - The Palatine Beautification Commission is hosting the 19th annual Scarecrows on Parade contest as part of the Rotary Club of Palatine's Oktoberfest, set for Sept. 18-20 in the village’s downtown.
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Dining Out: Hot & Spicy Day collab, Dr Pepper cake shake at Portillo’s and moreAug 12, 2026 10:03 am - Fry the Coop locations have a special one-day-only sandwich for National Hot and Spicy Day, while coincidentally, a new Dave’s Hot Chicken opens in Schaumburg Friday. Also, Portillo’s and Dr Pepper have teamed up for a pair of limited-time shakes.
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Spotlight: Unlikely lovers collide in Oil Lamp’s Jane Austen-inspired ‘I Love You Because’Aug 12, 2026 8:21 am - This week in theater: Oil Lamp Theater’s season continues with the romantic comedy “I Love You Because”; Drury Lane Theatre revives Buddy Holly jukebox tuner and Theater Wit examines teenage angst in its Chicago premiere of “Adolescent Salvation.”
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Enjoy outdoor dining before summer is gone at these suburban eateriesAug 11, 2026 3:23 pm - We’re near peak outdoor dining season, so go out and enjoy lunch or dinner at these 14 suburban eateries.
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Hackney’s on Lake to close after 71 years in GlenviewAug 11, 2026 10:26 am - After more than seven decades, Hackney’s on Lake announced on social media that it will close its location at 1514 East Lake Ave. in Glenview in early September.
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Elgin’s Hemmens announces 2026-27 seasonAug 11, 2026 10:15 am - More than a dozen shows have been announced for the 2026-27 season at The Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin, kicking off in September.
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Lombard’s Maple Street Chapel to host acoustic concert to benefit Mercy HomeAug 10, 2026 2:35 pm - Michael McDermott and Heather Lynne Horton will perform an acoustic benefit concert for Mercy Home for Boys & Girls on Aug. 29 at the historic Maple Street Chapel in Lombard.