Cook County Entertainment
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Hop to it: It’s not too late to make reservations for Easter brunchApr 15, 2025 11:12 am - The clock is ticking if you want to make reservations for brunch on Easter Sunday. Here are some options that still might have availability.
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Animatronic mayor to tell Rosemont’s story in new history museumApr 14, 2025 7:14 pm - Rosemont's history museum, set to open in 2026, will likely feature an animatronic likeness of late Mayor Donald E. Stephens, chronicling the town’s transformation from swamps to a business and entertainment hub.
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Italian beef for breakfast? Portillo’s offering morning menu at select locations through summerApr 14, 2025 2:07 pm - Starting Tuesday, April 15, five Portillo’s locations will offer a limited-time breakfast menu for the summer with a lineup that includes breakfast sandwiches, a chocolate cake doughnut collaboration with Stan’s Donuts and, of course, Italian beef.
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Historical society offers tour of train museum, Wright farmhouseApr 14, 2025 1:17 pm - Join the Mount Prospect Historical Society on Saturday, May 3, for a day-long bus trip including the Illinois Railway Museum in Union and Frank Lloyd Wright’s Muirhead Farmhouse in Hampshire.
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From mayor to musician? Hayes made honorary member of Arlington Heights bandApr 13, 2025 5:58 pm - Over his nearly 12 years as mayor, Tom Hayes has been an ardent supporter of the Arlington Heights Community Concert Band — attending nearly all its concerts, addressing ...
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Be it the thrill of coasters or other entertainment, Six Flags Great America readies to open Friday for 49th seasonApr 12, 2025 12:30 pm - Time again for the twists, turns and drops of heart-thumping roller coasters, the pulse of live entertainment and other attractions as Six Flags Great America in Gurnee opens Friday for its 49th season.
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2025 Elgin Short Film Festival now accepting entriesApr 11, 2025 8:46 pm - The city of Elgin and the Elgin Short Film Festival is accepting submission for the 17th annual Elgin Short Film Festival, set for Sept. 20.
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Virtual-reality gaming venue Zero Latency opens first Illinois location in SchaumburgApr 11, 2025 4:42 pm - Zero Latency, an international virtual-reality gaming venue chain, opened its first Illinois location Friday in Schaumburg with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by numerous local dignitaries.
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Arlington Heights’ native Karen Mason returns for Chicago premiere of ‘Just in Styne: Karen Sings Jule’Apr 11, 2025 4:20 pm - Arlington Heights native and celebrated vocalist Karen Mason sings the songs of Broadway icon Jule Styne in her return to Davenport's piano bar for a two-night engagement.
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Celebrating creativity: Meet the 2025 District 214, Daily Herald Community Art & Writing Contest winnersApr 11, 2025 4:11 pm - We proudly present the winners of the Arts Unlimited District 214/Daily Herald Community Arts and Writing Contest. Their winning submissions will publish over the next week.