Lake County Entertainment
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Music from Broadway and film at Barrington concert June 1May 28, 2025 2:50 pm - A program of music from the Golden Age of Broadway and films is on tap at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 1, at Barrington’s White House, 145 W. Main St.
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Dining out: Suburban eateries offer new seasonal menu dishes and drinksMay 28, 2025 8:17 am - We’ve got new seasonal menu items at Old Town Pour House, Perry’s, Table at Crate and Lazy Dog, news from a pair of fast-food giants, a new happy-hour special and a call for suggestions of your favorite breakfast spots.
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Six Flags Great America without the screams: A ride-shy visitor’s guide to summer funMay 27, 2025 2:24 pm - You don’t need nerves of steel or a love of stomach-lurching drops to enjoy a day at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee. While the park is known for its towering roller coasters, like the new 180-foot-tall Wrath of Rakshasa dive coaster opening Saturday, it’s also a destination for those who prefer to stay grounded.
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The Biz Week That Was: I-88 corridor redevelopment, new eateries and the best burgers in the suburbsMay 24, 2025 1:22 pm - Naperville mayor touts Block 59 dining district, calls I-88 corridor the ‘most significant redevelopment opportunity’ in city history Across Naperville, a new dining...
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Mundelein to celebrate Mexican American community with new sculptureMay 23, 2025 1:39 pm - Mundelein will honor its Mexican American community with a sculpture in the downtown area.
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‘Fiesta aficionados’: Fat Rosie’s bringing the party to Oak Brook when seventh location opens FridayMay 22, 2025 3:46 pm - Fat Rosie’s is bringing the fiesta to Oak Brook. The high-energy, local Mexican chain will open its seventh suburban location at 3011 Butterfield Road on Friday, May 23.
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Wheeling cannabis dispensary closingMay 22, 2025 2:33 pm - A Wheeling cannabis dispensary and consumption lounge is shutting down after less than three years.
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Perfect partners: ‘Gorgeous’ actress shares stage with veteran Chicago actor, cute poochMay 22, 2025 8:20 am - Stevenson High School graduate and former Buffalo Grove resident Stephanie Shum shares the stage with actor/director Tara Mallen and a cute canine named Vivi in “Gorgeous,” a new dramedy in a world premiere produced by Raven and Rivendell theaters.
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Bassoon teacher transforms students’ lives one note at a timeMay 21, 2025 4:52 pm - Bassoon teacher Andrew Marlin forges deep connections with students in high school districts 211 and 214, helping them grow into confident, accomplished musicians and individuals.
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Dining out: Detroit-style pizza, 50-cent all-you-can-eat pancakes and moreMay 21, 2025 1:18 pm - Detroit-style is a vastly underrated genre of pizza, but diners will soon be able to enjoy it at Squares Pizza Pub in Bartlett. You can also head to Crystal Lake to help iconic restaurant Around the Clock celebrate 50 years with all-you-can-eat pancakes for 50 cents.