McHenry County Entertainment
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‘Not a big burden’: Parking fee on summer concert nights at Independence Grove to double to $20Nov 14, 2025 2:44 pm - The parking fee on summer concert days at Independence Grove Forest Preserve near Libertyville will double next season to $20 per vehicle.
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Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestras embrace ‘Time’ in 50th anniversary seasonNov 11, 2025 11:14 pm - The Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestras launches its 50th anniversary season on Nov. 16 with the world premiere of a new trumpet concerto titled "Past Time" by composer Brandon Ridenour.
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Ready for his closeup: Suburban middle schooler makes big-screen debut with Glen Powell in ‘Running Man’ remakeNov 11, 2025 2:05 pm - Crystal Lake middle school student Mason Houltram, 12, will be making his debut on the silver screen this week, playing the role of “kid on train” in a remake of the iconic 1987 film “The Running Man.”
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Island Lake’s 3D Sideouts has intergenerational appealNov 11, 2025 1:56 pm - The 3D Sideouts Sports Tavern at 4018 W. Roberts Road in Island Lake offers seasonal pro sports matches available to watch on about 30 indoor and outdoor TVs.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for October 2025Nov 06, 2025 11:00 am - The winning entries in the Daily Herald’s amateur photo contest for October are a mirror into nature’s beauty.
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Love, compassion, kindness: After 50 years, ‘Godspell’ messages still resonateNov 05, 2025 6:53 pm - At a time when love, compassion, respect and kindness seem in short supply, the time is right for Music Theater Works’ revival of the 1971 pop-rock musical “Godspell.”
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Harper to present romantic musical ‘She Loves Me’Nov 05, 2025 12:48 pm - Harper College Theatre Ensemble’s fall musical, “She Loves Me,” is described by director Kevin Long as a “balm for a troubled time.”
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Restaurants honor service members with special offers for Veterans DayNov 04, 2025 3:46 pm - Restaurants around the suburbs have special offers for veterans and active-duty military as they honor Veterans Day on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
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‘I didn’t want to give up’: Nostalgia saved Grayslake Dog n Suds as it reopens after devastating fireOct 29, 2025 7:12 pm - The Grayslake Dog n Suds is hoppin’ once again, with customers parked in nearly every available space awaiting a carhop to take their orders. The beloved drive-up joint reopened unexpectedly last week after being closed since an 2024 fire.
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Barrington’s Parker Players presents the surreal comedy ‘Dead Man’s Cell Phone’Oct 29, 2025 1:47 pm - Parker Players Theater Company continues its production of Sarah Ruhl's "Dead Man's Cell Phone" through Nov. 9 at The Barrington. The play explores the ripple effects when a woman answers a dead stranger's ringing cell phone, leading her on a surreal journey.