McHenry County Entertainment
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‘The Khayat touch’: Former Gurnee Holiday Inn being renovated and converted to apartments, boutique roomsJul 23, 2025 9:15 am - Khayat Enterprises, well known in Lake County, is in the midst of its of largest venture yet — the renovation and conversion of the former Holiday Inn in Gurnee to Ten Hotel Convention Center and Residences.
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Not ‘just another boring burger and fries’: Jack in the Box returning to Chicago areaJul 22, 2025 1:37 pm - Jack in the Box is back. What set its apart? In general, all-day breakfast, low price points and “pretty much a broad or varied menu of items,” one analyst said.
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CSO performs suburban composer’s concerto at RaviniaJul 22, 2025 11:03 am - This weekend in the suburbs: CSO performs Schaumburg High School grad Tim Corpus’ “The Great Lake Concerto” at Ravinia; dance ensemble The Seldoms performs “Superbloom” at the Chicago Botanic Garden; Joan Jett and Stone Temple Pilots headline a charity concert in Woodstock.
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Sweet Basil Cafe in Hanover Park abruptly closes, leaving chain’s last location in SkokieJul 21, 2025 4:31 pm - Sweet Basil Cafe opened its seventh Illinois location in Hanover Park 15 months ago, but with its recent abrupt closure only one in Skokie remains.
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Evanston theater revives unflinchingly authentic ‘Pass Over’Jul 21, 2025 4:09 pm - Evanston’s Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre revives “Pass Over,” Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu’s drama about two young men trying to survive their crime-ridden neighborhood. On a lighter note, Highland Park’s Uptown Music Theater revives “Hairspray.”
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Lambs Farm annual car showJul 18, 2025 5:13 pm - Lambs Farm is hosting its annual car show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 27.
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Then and Now lakefront nature tourJul 18, 2025 4:19 pm - Then and Now Lakefront and Nature Tour will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Waukegan Municipal beach, 201 E. Seahorse Drive.
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‘This makes it real’: Traveling replica of Vietnam Veterans Memorial and education center open through Sunday in AntiochJul 17, 2025 5:43 pm - The Vietnam War ended 50 years ago but the emotional toll for those who lost a relative, friend or colleague was rekindled Thursday with the opening of The Wall That Heals in Antioch.
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Enjoy returning favorites and new events at the 96th Annual Lake County Fair July 23-27Jul 16, 2025 11:33 am - Celebrating its 96th year, the Lake County Fair is swooping in with superhero-sized excitement, promising five days filled with excitement, entertainment and memories for the whole family.
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Sky Zone to fill vacant anchor space at Gurnee MillsJul 16, 2025 11:06 am - Sky Zone, which owns, operates and franchises indoor active entertainment parks across the U.S. and Canada, will be expanding its footprint in the Chicago area by opening in Gurnee Mills.