DuPage County Entertainment
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‘In a growth mode’: Film studio opens in Hanover Park amid statewide production boomJun 07, 2026 8:45 pm - Amid a period of record growth for Illinois’ film industry, a new virtual production facility hoped to bring some of that cinematic boom to the suburbs has opened in Hanover Park.
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‘Something spectacular’: Towns to go all out on July 4 for America’s 250th yearJun 06, 2026 12:00 pm - America’s 250th birthday has suburbs unfurling all things red, white and blue. New downtown murals will be unveiled and time capsules filled. Some towns are shelling out more for their fireworks, and proudly so.
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Schaumburg’s Prairie Center marks 40th anniversary with name change, Second City performanceJun 05, 2026 4:46 pm - Schaumburg’s Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts will celebrate 40 years, adopt its new name, and host The Best of Second City all in one gala fundraiser.
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Metal artist’s ‘Fiddler in the Field’ stands out in St. Charles sculpture parkJun 05, 2026 5:02 am - The sculpture “Fiddler in the Field” stands out as columnist Dave Heun’s favorite so far this year at the Sculpture in the Park gallery in St. Charles’ Mount St. Mary Park.
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Cream of Wheaton opens summer fest seasonJun 04, 2026 7:30 pm - The opening of the Cream of Wheaton means summer is here. The festival continues through the weekend with a bunch of bands in Memorial Park.
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Sweet! National Donut Day deals on FridayJun 04, 2026 9:28 am - Friday is National Donut Day and there plenty of deals and freebies at shops across the suburbs. Plus. you could win doughnuts for a year, and maybe even for life, at Stan’s Donuts.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for May 2026Jun 04, 2026 8:24 am - The top finishers in May’s amateur photo contest showcase nature’s beauty.
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Help complete painting at Gary UMC gallery in WheatonJun 03, 2026 12:06 pm - You have the chance to contribute to a painting at the Art Gallery at Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton this weekend.
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Celebrate Pride Month with parades and festivals in JuneJun 03, 2026 11:24 am - Almost 20 Pride events featuring parades and festivals will take place across the suburbs in June, including events in Downers Grove, Elgin, Buffalo Grove, St. Charles, Woodstock, Aurora, Elmhurst, Des Plaines and other communities.
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Roselle’s Rose Festival and Parade celebrate community with music, cars and family funJun 03, 2026 11:16 am - The 64th annual Rose Festival returns to Petal Plaza in Roselle on June 5-6 with free admission, featuring live music from bands including Dixon Bandits and Jimmy Nicks, multiple food trucks, beverages, and family activities.