DuPage County Entertainment
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It’s good to be the king: Tribute artists vie to be top Elvis in St. CharlesMar 15, 2026 5:18 pm - Tribute artists from around the country vied to see who would be crowned the king of rock and roll Sunday during the 14th Windy City Elvis Tribute Artist competition Sunday at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles.
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Thousands enjoy St. Patrick’s parades in Palatine, St. CharlesMar 14, 2026 4:59 pm - St. Patrick's Day parades took place throughout the suburbs Saturday, though due to fickle weather morning parades had sunshine, while snow flurries fell during ones that took place in the afternoon.
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All gas, no brakes for Schaumburg entertainment district development after Andretti Karting opensMar 14, 2026 11:30 am - While Tuesday’s opening of Andretti Indoor Karting & Games in Schaumburg was an economic development victory itself, it might also hit the accelerator on future phases of the entertainment district it now anchors.
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Hanover Township to host free Easter Egg Hunt March 28 in ElginMar 13, 2026 2:26 pm - The Hoppin’ for Hanover free Easter Egg Hunt will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 28 at the Hanover Township Izaak Walton Youth Center at 899 Jay Street in Elgin.
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How Helen Gale’s legacy lives on in St. Charles Library’s children’s programsMar 12, 2026 8:36 am - Helen Wiltsie Gale spent 30 years sharing her love of books with thousands of St. Charles children as the library's head of children's services. The library honored her memory by creating the Helen Gale Story Room in 1995, which continues to host youth programs today.
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Anderson Brothers Jazz Trio play ‘The Songbook of George Gershwin’Mar 11, 2026 4:03 pm - On Sunday, March 15, woodwind virtuosos and identical twins Peter and Will Anderson will present a selected program of classic American melodies in “The Songbook of George Gershwin” on Grace United Methodist Church in Naperville.
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Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra and Apollo Chorus of Chicago to perform St. Matthew PassionMar 11, 2026 3:46 pm - The Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra and Apollo Chorus of Chicago present two back-to-back performances of St. Matthew Passion, conducted by music director Stephen Alltop. It also will feature the Spirito Singers.
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Raise a (green) glass at St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at suburban bars and restaurantsMar 11, 2026 1:45 pm - It’s St. Patrick’s Day, so restaurants and bars throughout the suburbs are making a day of it with corned beef, Irish dancing, green beer and more.
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Get your green on for annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in St. CharlesMar 11, 2026 11:27 am - The 2026 St. Charles St. Patrick's Parade takes place Saturday, March 14, featuring an opening ceremony at 11 a.m. with Irish dancers and bagpipers, followed by the main parade at 2 p.m. with over 85 entries marching down Main Street.
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Dining out: Throwback pricing at Clara’s, Giordano’s Italian beef pizza and moreMar 11, 2026 10:00 am - Clara’s in Woodridge is offering throwback pricing from 1987, Giordano’s and Buona have teamed up again on the Italian beef pizza, and Fat Rosie’s is serving up specials for spring.