Cook County Entertainment
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Get your Irish on: St. Patrick’s Day parades this weekendMar 07, 2024 8:14 pm - Everyone’s a bit o’ Irish this time of year, and St. Patrick’s Day parades are aplenty across the suburbs. Here are a few ways to show off your green and have some St. Patrick’s Day fun this weekend.
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Learn about the ‘Fly Girls of World War II’ at Elmhurst museumMar 06, 2024 10:56 pm - During World War II, more than 1,100 women, led by Jackie Cochran, the “Speed Queen”, served their country by flying every military aircraft in the American armed forces...
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Hoppin’ for Hanover at the Izaak Walton Youth CenterMar 06, 2024 1:55 pm - The Hoppin’ for Hanover free Easter Egg Hunt will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 16, at the Hanover Township Izaak Walton Youth Center, 899 Jay St., Elgin.
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Dads Slot Cars in Des Plaines created memories for familiesMar 06, 2024 12:22 pm - The children of Thomas and Reba Pelletiere grew up around slot cars — their dad’s way of keeping them on the straight and narrow. Thomas opened Dads Slot Cars in November 1992. Then he set about creating memories for local kids.
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‘Tasty’ is translation for new fast casual Greek restaurant in Arlington HeightsMar 06, 2024 10:22 am - The owner of the suburban Chasers sports bar chain plans to open a fast casual Greek restaurant in Arlington Heights in the next two weeks.
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Sláinte! Suburban bars and restaurants have big plans for St. Patrick’s DayMar 06, 2024 9:54 am - With St. Patrick's Day falling on a Sunday, most bars and restaurants are planning a weekend of activities and specials. So gear up in your best green and get ready to celebrate with music, corned beef, green beer and more.
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Dining Out: Pi day deals and moreMar 06, 2024 6:16 am - It’s the calm before the green storm of St. Patrick’s Day, so grab a discounted slice of pie for pi day Thursday.
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Pizza restaurant revives historic downtown Palatine buildingMar 05, 2024 7:28 pm - The Palatine building where the village’s oldest continuing business once operated is about to become home to the downtown’s newest restaurant.
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Velocity Esports to open March 23 at Woodfield Mall in SchaumburgMar 05, 2024 3:50 pm - Velocity Esports, an entertainment center featuring arcade and console games along with billiards, will open March 23 at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg.
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Best Bets: St. Patrick’s Day concerts, magician Bill Blagg, ‘HYPROV,’ Shen Yun and moreMar 05, 2024 3:24 pm - While the McAninch Arts Center and Hey Nonny celebrate St. Paddy’s Day early, hypnotist Asad Mecci and improvisor Jonathan Mangum bring “HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis” to Naperville and Shen Yun dances onto the Rosemont Theatre stage.