Cook County Entertainment
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‘Enjoying the ride’: ‘Stranger Things’ marks the TV debut of Arlington Heights teenJan 17, 2026 11:15 am - Jake Connelly, a 13-year-old actor from Arlington Heights, recently made his TV debut on the final season of Netflix’s hit series “Stranger Things.”
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Side Street Studio Arts presents the seventh annual Winter Mini FringeJan 16, 2026 10:17 pm - The Winter Mini Fringe, a one-day festival on Jan. 31, features a diverse lineup of performances and events designed to capture the bold and experimental spirit of the Fringe Festival.
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Lombard teen awarded Handel Week Festival Choral ScholarshipJan 16, 2026 6:02 pm - Isabel Weaver, a senior at Willowbrook High School, was awarded the Suzanne and Charles Wells Choral Scholarship for the Handel Week Festival.
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810 Entertainment set to open in former Pinstripes location in South BarringtonJan 16, 2026 3:51 pm - A new spot to eat, drink and play is poised to open in a familiar space in The Arboretum of South Barrington.
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Barrington High alum Liam Starnes returns to ‘Jeopardy!’ for Tournament of ChampionsJan 16, 2026 3:25 pm - A Barrington High School alum who found success on “Jeopardy!” last year will be featured in Monday’s episode.
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Maine East Chamber Choir and Demon Strings to perform Vivaldi’s ‘Gloria’Jan 15, 2026 10:13 pm - Maine East High School Chamber Choir and Demon Strings will perform Vivaldi's "Gloria" on Jan. 23 at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Park Ridge.
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Elgin Organ Tour date for Immanuel UCC Streamwood moved to AprilJan 15, 2026 9:34 pm - The Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour event scheduled for Jan. 18 in Streamwood has been rescheduled to April 19.
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Andretti Indoor Karting & Games in Schaumburg getting close to openingJan 15, 2026 2:18 pm - The long-anticipated Andretti Indoor Karting & Games in Schaumburg has set Tuesday, March 10 as its expected opening day.
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Kane County strip club gets long-sought liquor license, but fully nude dancers not allowedJan 15, 2026 11:07 am - The Kane County Liquor Commission voted 3-1 on Wednesday to approve a long-sought liquor license for Blackjacks Gentlemen’s Club.
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How Lake Carina Forest Preserve plan would make a hidden gem more accessibleJan 14, 2026 5:27 pm - Actions are underway to get planned improvements at Lake Carina Forest Preserve near Gurnee off the drawing board and ready to go when state funding becomes available.