Cook County Entertainment
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Dive into adventure with St. James School’s production of ‘Finding Nemo, Jr.’Feb 09, 2026 4:20 pm - The vibrant world of the Great Barrier Reef will come alive in Arlington Heights when the St. James School Broadway Bulldogs present Disney’s “Finding Nemo, Jr.”
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Andretti Indoor Karting & Games to open in Schaumburg March 10 with sneak previewFeb 09, 2026 4:07 pm - Andretti Indoor Karting & Games will open its first Illinois location in Schaumburg at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, with an RSVP-only sneak preview to start at 11 a.m.
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‘We always thought Arlington Heights would be good’: Once Upon a Bagel set to open in MarchFeb 09, 2026 11:33 am - Once Upon a Bagel, a popular chain of delis and stores on the North Shore, is expanding to Arlington Heights, with its newest location set to open by the end of March.
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Excelling in the arts is a family affair for the HuntsFeb 09, 2026 12:14 am - Leslie Hunt named to Class of 2026 Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame; uncle Jeff Hunt inducted in 2020 St. Charles native Leslie Hunt — singer, songwriter, and multi-ins...
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Restaurant coming to ex-bank in downtown Des Plaines will be called The DimeFeb 07, 2026 5:52 pm - The restaurant coming to a historic building in downtown Des Plaines will pay homage to the three-story structure’s origin as a bank.
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The Biz Week That Was: New restaurants planned in Elgin and Mount Prospect; hospital names CEOFeb 07, 2026 12:19 pm - New Indian fusion restaurant, banquet hall could replace shuttered Golden Corral in Elgin A new Indian fusion restaurant and banquet hall could be coming to the spac...
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Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Lombard Historical SocietyFeb 06, 2026 7:11 pm - On Saturday, Feb. 21, the Lombard Historical Society will present “Celebrating the Lunar New Year” with Yvonne Wolf. It is a holiday observed by about 20% of the world's population, yet many are unfamiliar with how it is celebrated.
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Puppy Paws & Storytime Day at Hawthorn mall features adoptions and pet expert Steve DaleFeb 06, 2026 2:27 pm - Nationally syndicated pet expert Steve Dale will lead a fun dog-safety presentation as part of Puppy Paws & Storytime Day from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday on the upper level of Hawthorn mall next to Macy’s, Route 60 and Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills.
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Bold and brassy: Exuberant ‘On Your Feet!’ stars born to portray Gloria and Emilio EstefanFeb 06, 2026 12:28 pm - Drury Lane Theatre’s entertaining regional premiere of “On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan” stars show veterans Gaby Albo and Samuel Garnica, who seem born to play the superstar couple.
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Silence speaks volumes at ninth annual Student Silent Film FestivalFeb 04, 2026 5:05 pm - Neuqua Valley High School's film "King of Hearts" won Outstanding Achievement in Cinema and the Audience Choice Awards at the ninth annual Student Silent Film Festival. Vernon Hills and Homewood-Flossmoor high schools also won the Outstanding Achievement Awards.