Cook County Entertainment
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Palatine native, ‘Ransom Canyon’ star stays close to Chicago-area rootsApr 29, 2025 11:51 am - While attending Fremd High School, Jack Schumacher never dreamed of becoming an actor. Yet today, Schumacher is basking in the success of Netflix’s “Ransom Canyon,” a Western romance that features him as the enigmatic Yancy Grey.
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Hanover Township to hold kite festival at Hoffman Estates forest preserveApr 28, 2025 5:33 pm - Hanover Township’s second annual Kite Festival will be 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 10, at the Carl R. Hansen Woods Forest Preserve in Hoffman Estates.
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Harper College Theatre Ensemble lurks in the shadows with ‘Gaslight’Apr 28, 2025 4:30 pm - The Harper College Theatre Ensemble will present Steven Dietz’s adaptation of Patrick Hamilton’s 1938 play “Gaslight” April 30 through May 4.
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Long Story Short Pub writing new chapter in Barrington historyApr 28, 2025 12:47 pm - Two beloved Barrington traditions, McGonigal’s Pub and Boloney’s Sandwich Shop, are being revived at a new venue, Long Story Short Pub, at 113 E. Main St.
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How suburban families can become drive-in influencersApr 28, 2025 12:25 pm - McHenry Outdoor Theater is launching an Influencer Family program to highlight the family-friendly experience of the drive-in through user-generated content shared on social media.
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Tradition milestone: Northbrook-On-Ice brings 344 skaters together for 55th editionApr 28, 2025 11:53 am - The annual Northbrook-On-Ice skating extravaganza returns over Mother’s Day weekend for its 55th edition, a special show featuring multiple generations of ice skaters.
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Woodfield Mall offers pre-Mother’s Day activities on May 4Apr 27, 2025 8:45 pm - Woodfield Mall invites Chicago-area families to celebrate Mother’s Day with two opportunities to spoil their moms on Sunday, May 4.
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Classic cars and live music return for 26th annual Cruise Nights in downtown LombardApr 26, 2025 12:19 pm - Lombard's 26th annual Cruise Nights & Concerts offers 10 Saturday nights of classic cars, live bands, family activities downtown from June 14-Aug. 23, sponsored by local businesses.
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Barrington High alum is racking up wins on ‘Jeopardy!’ and gaining fans onlineApr 25, 2025 1:17 pm - A college student from Barrington has been ringing up the victories on “Jeopardy!” and is headed to a showdown with other top players.
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Taste of Oak Brook expands offerings with drone show, fireworks and live musicApr 24, 2025 4:35 pm - Oak Brook hosting annual Taste event on July 3, featuring expanded entertainment like 16 Candles band, 25-minute fireworks, drone show, food, and new private cabanas.