Cook County Entertainment
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Wheeling restaurant renovation to get $225,000 grant from villageJun 17, 2026 6:45 pm - An extensive renovation of a restaurant at the Westin Chicago North Shore hotel in Wheeling will get a big financial boost from the village.
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Mount Prospect Community Band celebrates 50th year with summer concert seriesJun 17, 2026 5:22 pm - The Mount Prospect Community Band will continue its 50th anniversary celebration with a series of summer concerts.
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‘That underground feel’: Bewitching Brews sells teas, herbs from lower level spot in GenevaJun 17, 2026 1:19 pm - Bewitching Brews, a tea and herb shop on Third Street in Geneva, chose its lower level location specifically for its “underground feel.”
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Arlington Heights to host first drone show July 2Jun 17, 2026 10:08 am - Arlington Heights will host a 400-drone synchronized light show on July 2, serving as a replacement of sorts for the traditional fireworks show that had long been held at the Arlington Park racetrack before its closure in 2021.
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Dining out: Where to treat dad on Father’s DayJun 17, 2026 9:42 am - If dad is the cook in your home, make Sunday the day you take him out for a brunch or dinner, or even a Maple Bacon Long John. Here are some suburban options awaiting your reservation.
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Best Bets: Flip Circus tours the suburbs this summerJun 17, 2026 6:22 am - The Flip Circus begins its suburban summer tour, Kohl Children’s Museum debuts “WhirlWind,” Waukegan hosts the inaugural Little Fort Film Festival, and the Cantigny Jazz Fest hosts a tribute to Miles Davis on Sunday.
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Elgin Master Chorale announces landmark 80th anniversary seasonJun 16, 2026 9:15 pm - The Elgin Master Chorale announces its 80th anniversary season for 2026-27, featuring two major classical works performed with regional orchestras.
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Food, music, and summer vibes: Taste of Des Plaines returns June 19-20Jun 15, 2026 2:45 pm - The Taste of Des Plaines returns to downtown as a two-day summer street festival from 5-11 p.m. on Friday, June 19; and from noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 20, along Ellinwood Street between the Des Plaines Metra Station and the Public Library.
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Piccolo Buco brings century-old pizza experience to SchaumburgJun 15, 2026 9:42 am - Piccolo Buco, a century-old Roman pizzeria known for its unique tall crust, is set to open its fourth U.S. location on Monday, June 29, at 1340 E. Golf Road in Schaumburg.
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Grab your rod and reel: Spend quality time with family at suburban fishing derbiesJun 15, 2026 5:00 am - With Father’s Day coming up, local fishing derbies offer a relaxed way to spend time with Dad — or other friends and family.