Cook County Entertainment
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Broadway star Courtney Reed to be inducted into Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame March 27Mar 02, 2026 11:17 pm - Courtney Reed, an Elgin native ,will be inducted into the Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame on March 27, at Eagle Brook Country Club in Geneva as one of the youngest honorees in the organization's history.
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Wesley’s in La Grange hosts acoustic triple bill March 13Mar 02, 2026 10:48 pm - Wesley’s Place, a live music venue, will feature an acoustic triple bill on Friday, March 13 in La Grange.
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Voices of Hope Community Chorus expands giving program; awards Wellness HouseMar 02, 2026 10:22 pm - The Voices of Hope Community Chorus is expanding its community contributions program for 2026, naming Wellness House in Hinsdale, as its spring award recipient.
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Metropolis’ ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ a riotous revivalMar 02, 2026 5:41 pm - Metropolis Performing Arts Centre has a bona fide hit in its hilarious revival of the backstage farce “The Play That Goes Wrong.”
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The Biz Week That Was: Data center interrupted, Bears tug of war, and the state’s new nuclear goalsFeb 28, 2026 12:50 pm - Lisle seeks details on work at data center property Lisle was forced to take legal action to halt construction at a data center after the company that operates the f...
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Chicago’s Jewish Film Festival opens March 7 with stories of hope, chutzpah and humanityFeb 27, 2026 11:05 pm - JCC Chicago's 13th annual Jewish Film Festival runs March 7-22, featuring 21 films including documentaries, dramas, and comedies with select Q and As. The festival has screened over 300 films and hosted more than 70,000 filmgoers throughout its history.
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Mediterranean-style eatery to open second suburban location in former Schaumburg Arby’sFeb 27, 2026 1:42 pm - A Thousand Tales Restaurant/Bakery and Cafe in Mount Prospect plans to open a second, smaller location at a recently closed Arby’s in Schaumburg this summer.
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Hoffman Estates High grads create animated series reuniting them on screen and offFeb 27, 2026 9:07 am - A pair of late ‘90s Hoffman Estates High School alumni are being recognized both locally and internationally for their creative collaboration on the animated series “Furious and Fat Cat” on YouTube.
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EYSO concert exploring the transformative power of ‘Now’Feb 26, 2026 7:31 pm - The Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestras continues its landmark 50th anniversary season with “In a Single Moment,” a powerful concert experience exploring breakthroughs, turning points, and the expansive impact of the present moment.
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Lenten Concert Series kicks off March 1 at First CongregationalFeb 26, 2026 2:41 pm - First Congregational’s annual Lenten Concert Series will kick off Sunday, March 1, with a performance by husband and wife duo, organist Christopher Powell and mezzo-soprano Demi VanderWerff.