Will County Entertainment
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Paramount leads all theaters with 26 equity Jeff nominationsAug 11, 2025 10:30 am - Aurora’s Paramount Theatre led all Chicago-area theaters with 26 equity Joseph Jefferson Award nominations, including multiple nominations for the regional premiere of “Frozen,” its revival of “Cats” revival, the long-running “Million Dollar Quartet” and five nominations for the recently shuttered Bold Series.
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New Hollywood Casino in Joliet showcased as entertainment destination beyond gamblingAug 08, 2025 9:24 am - Hollywood Casino provided what amounted to a food tour of its new Joliet casino on Thursday, just days before the center is set to open to the public.
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Naperville Art League to host online auction and cocktail receptionAug 07, 2025 9:55 pm - The Naperville Art League is hosting an online silent auction Oct. 6-10, culminating in “One Artistic Evening“ on Oct. 10 with appetizers and cocktails.
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Noon Whistle Brewing to host Oktobeerfests this fallAug 07, 2025 9:29 pm - Noon Whistle Brewing is hosting two Oktobeerfest celebrations this fall, featuring craft beer, live music, and German-inspired food.
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6 suburban water parks to visit before kids go back to schoolAug 07, 2025 7:38 am - August is here, and we’re officially in the waning days of summer. If the community pool routine is getting stale, take the kids to one of these six suburban water parks for some fun in the sun.
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‘We're all a little heartbroken’: Aurora’s Copley Theatre will go darkAug 06, 2025 4:17 pm - When the curtain falls on Paramount Theatre's stellar revival of “True West” later this month, the Copley Theatre in Aurora, home of Paramount's Bold series, goes dark.
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Halal Fest in Naperville blends culture, food and communityAug 06, 2025 11:23 am - The third annual Chicagoland Halal Fest drew over 20,000 people over two days, becoming the largest U.S. halal festival. It celebrated Muslim culture and values through food, music, dance and more.
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Suburban Norwegian-Americans celebrate 200th anniversary of immigrationAug 06, 2025 10:56 am - Sons of Norway lodge hosts Viking games event including axe and cod throwing to note 200th anniversary of Norwegian immigration to America, leadup to fall Norwegian cultural festival.
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College of DuPage hosts special event for Hokusai & Ukiyo-e exhibitionAug 05, 2025 7:56 pm - A special event was held for local officials to view the Hokusai & Ukiyo-e art exhibition from Japan. Along with tours, the event featured a breakfast, speeches, and interactive Japanese cultural experiences until Sept 21.
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Dining out: Leona’s 75th anniversary, win doughnuts for life at new Stan’s in Naperville and moreAug 05, 2025 5:25 pm - Leona’s Pizzeria is celebrating 75 years with offers involving the number 75, while early risers can head to the new Stan’s Donuts in Naperville Saturday for a chance to win doughnuts for life.