Cook County Entertainment
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Best Bets: Celebrities converge on Rosemont for Fan Expo ChicagoAug 12, 2025 1:16 pm - “Star Wars,” “Guardians of the Galaxy” and other Hollywood stars converge on Rosemont’s Donald E. Stephens Convention Center for Fan Expo Chicago while the Air and Water Show zooms over Chicago’s lakefront this weekend.
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Elmhurst Public Library hosts over 50 writers for Local Author Fair Aug. 23Aug 11, 2025 5:35 pm - Elmhurst Public Library hosts its eighth annual Local Author Fair on Aug. 23, featuring over 50 authors selling and signing books across all genres.
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Lombard to host summer concert finale featuring Hi Infidelity Aug. 23Aug 11, 2025 4:08 pm - The village of Lombard will host its Summer Concert Finale featuring the 1980s rock cover band Hi Infidelity on Aug. 23.
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Painter’s work on display at Des Plaines Public LibraryAug 11, 2025 1:50 pm - The latest Des Plaines Art Guild exhibition at the Des Plaines Public Library features the work of member Tigerlily Cross.
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Paramount leads all theaters with 26 equity Jeff nominationsAug 11, 2025 10:30 am - Aurora’s Paramount Theatre led all Chicago-area theaters with 26 equity Joseph Jefferson Award nominations, including multiple nominations for the regional premiere of “Frozen,” its revival of “Cats” revival, the long-running “Million Dollar Quartet” and five nominations for the recently shuttered Bold Series.
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Corgi love on display at Hoffman Estates dog raceAug 11, 2025 6:31 am - Crowds gathered around the racing field Saturday during the Shenanigans on the Green festival in Hoffman Estates to cheer on corgis racing to their owners, vying for the overall title.
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Swimmers take a nostalgic dive as Arlington Heights pool closes for renovationsAug 10, 2025 5:53 pm - Arlington Heights residents brought their memories along with their swim trunks for closing day at Recreation Pool Sunday.
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International Festival brings music, dance and food from around the world to WheelingAug 10, 2025 4:52 pm - Wheeling celebrated one of their last big events of summer Sunday with the International Festival at the Performance Pavilion at Heritage Park.
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Noon Whistle Brewing to host Oktobeerfests this fallAug 07, 2025 9:29 pm - Noon Whistle Brewing is hosting two Oktobeerfest celebrations this fall, featuring craft beer, live music, and German-inspired food.
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Michael McDermott & Heather Horton host benefit concert for Mercy HomeAug 07, 2025 9:21 pm - On Aug. 23, the historic Maple Street Chapel is hosting Michael McDermott and Heather Lynne Horton in an acoustic benefit show for Mercy Home for Boys & Girls.