DuPage County Entertainment
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Schaumburg’s Sweet Orange Cafe to add dinner hours, barista bar, wines for a dimeJan 31, 2025 2:53 pm - Nearing its second anniversary, Sweet Orange Cafe in Schaumburg is shifting from its original concept as a breakfast-and-lunch-only restaurant by adding dinner hours, a barista bar and weekly wines for a dime.
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Aurora museum opens ‘Away From Home’ exhibit on American Indian boarding schoolsJan 30, 2025 11:45 pm - The exhibition at Schingoethe Center Museum showcases the experiences of Native American children forcibly taken from their families and communities to attend distant boarding schools aimed at assimilating them into "civilized" society.
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Moonlight Theatre screens Dick Biondi documentaryJan 30, 2025 9:14 pm - Sold-out Moonlight Theatre screening of Dick Biondi documentary included WLS personality Scott Childers and musician Joe Cantafio. A Q&A followed with producer Pam Pulice.
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Guzman y Gomez quick-serve restaurant chain continues expansion with proposed Vernon Hills locationJan 29, 2025 9:14 am - The expanding Guzman y Gomez Mexican restaurant chain continues its advance in the Chicago area with a proposed drive-through in Vernon Hills.
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Naperville church hosts ‘Dueling Pianos’ concert with local music directorsJan 29, 2025 12:14 am - Well-known Catholic musicians John Angotti and Craig Colson to "duel" on pianos at benefit concert on Feb. 7 at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Naperville.
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Student Silent Film Festival celebrates young filmmakers’ creativityJan 28, 2025 10:28 pm - The 2025 Student Silent Film Festival drew over 400 viewers to watch original movies by 11 area high schools, with the winners coming from Neuqua Valley, Oak Forest, and Lake Forest.
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Home field advantage: Takeout options for the big game that aren’t pizzaJan 28, 2025 3:53 pm - Suburban restaurants are ready to feed your Super Bowl party guests with special catering offers to satisfy a crowd.
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‘A cool, unique concept’: Galaxy Hot Pot opening soon in downtown Des PlainesJan 28, 2025 3:29 pm - Galaxy Hot Pot and Grill could open as soon as next week in downtown Des Plaines. Originating in China, hot pot dining requires people to dip raw meats, vegetables and other ingredients into a communal pot of boiling broth at the table.
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Best Bets: Veteran actor Richard Kind reveals how not to be famous at Genesee TheatreJan 28, 2025 9:57 am - Comedic actor Richard Kind discusses his 30-plus years in show business at the Genesee Theatre, MOMIX dance company performs “Alice” at The MAC, and Hey Nonny hosts its second annual Winter Blues Week.
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Dining out: Portillo’s heart-shaped cakes are back, plus wing competitions and moreJan 28, 2025 6:13 am - Portillo’s is bringing back its heart-shaped chocolate cake and there are a couple of chicken wing competitions this weekend. Plus, Saturday is Ice Cream for Breakfast Day and Jeni’s scoop shops have a flavor just for the occasion.