DuPage County Entertainment
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Wheaton Municipal Band welcomes acclaimed conductor Elizabeth PetersonJun 20, 2025 6:04 pm - The Wheaton Municipal Band performs a concert on June 26, conducted by guest Elizabeth Peterson. The concert features works depicting landscapes like “Colorado Peaks” and “Cape Breton Postcard.”
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Elmhurst AAUW sale to feature thousands of used books, musicJun 20, 2025 4:43 pm - AAUW Elmhurst is holding its used book sale June 26-29. Thousands of books and more for sale to fund scholarships and programs for women.
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From the murders to manhunt: New book examines ‘human elements’ of Brown’s Chicken killingsJun 20, 2025 4:30 am - A suburban native who was just a kid when the Brown's Chicken murders in Palatine shocked the nation has written a new book he hopes offers new insight into the killings. “It’s focused more on the human elements of the case, and not the gore of the crime itself,” said author Patrick Wohl.
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Lombard’s Fourth of July fireworks returns to Madison Meadow ParkJun 19, 2025 4:24 pm - Lombard's annual July 4th fireworks display will be held at Madison Meadow Park. Temporary parking restrictions and closures will be in effect so attendees should plan transportation accordingly.
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‘Hidden gems’: 5 unique suburban museums to visit this summerJun 19, 2025 2:30 pm - From sock monkeys to superheroes to dinosaurs to gemstones, these five unique family-friendly museums throughout the suburbs have something for everyone.
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With more than 90 beers on tap, Yard House restaurant opening in Vernon HillsJun 19, 2025 9:09 am - Yard House restaurant, touting the world’s largest selection of craft and imported beers on tap and a menu of fan favorite foods with a twist, is opening Sunday in Vernon Hills.
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Paramount School of the Arts brings ‘The Lightning Thief’ to the stageJun 18, 2025 3:49 pm - Over 50 students from Paramount School of the Arts perform the musical "The Lightning Thief" based on the Percy Jackson books at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora on June 27-28.
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Batavia museum celebrates 50th anniversary with Depot Day June 21Jun 18, 2025 11:20 am - Enjoy 1970s tunes, explore Batavia history, and bring the kids for crafts and games at Batavia Depot Museum's 50th anniversary Depot Day on Saturday, June 21.
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Dining out: Portillo’s expands breakfast test, Sicilian- and lobster-themed dinners and moreJun 18, 2025 8:38 am - What’s on suburban menus this week: Breakfast at Portillo’s, a Sicilian cuisine-themed dinner at Niche in Geneva, a lobster boil at Main Street Social in Libertyville, summer seafood at Truluck’s in Rosemont and more.
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Costume creator to bring historic hats to Glen Ellyn History CenterJun 17, 2025 10:52 pm - Historic costume creator presents "Fedoras to Fascinators" program on historic hats, bringing 30+ years of experience to fun event with actual hat examples.