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Stolp Island Theatre's hit production of “Million Dollar Quartet” resumes performances Wednesday, March 4, in Aurora.

Spotlight: ‘MDQ’ returns to Aurora’s Stolp Island Theatre and ‘Hamilton’ is back in Chicago

This week marks the return of two popular tuners to the Chicago area: “Million Dollar Quartet” to Aurora’s Stolp Island Theatre and “Hamilton” to Chicago’s CIBC Theatre. It also marks Chicago Children’s Theatre’s 20th anniversary and the world premiere of “White Rooster” at Lookingglass Theatre Company.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House will open its new Naperville location on March 9.

New Ruth’s Chris Steak House to open soon in Naperville’s Block 59

Ruth’s Chris Steak House is set to open its third suburban location, this time in Naperville’s Block 59 dining and entertainment complex.

A Mundelein bar called Teddy O’Brian’s, 320 E. Hawley St., may make way for Hatricks Irish Pub.

Irish pub proposed for downtown Mundelein

A Lake County restaurateur intends to convert a bar in downtown Mundelein to a more upscale establishment.

Robert Carradine in 2013. The youngest of a prolific Hollywood family and whose biggest hit was the 1984 comedy “Revenge of the Nerds” has died at 71.

Robert Carradine, 'Revenge of the Nerds' and 'Lizzie McGuire' star, dies at 71

Robert Carradine, the youngest of his prolific Hollywood family and whose biggest hit was the 1984 comedy “Revenge of the Nerds,” has died at 71. In a Tuesday statement to Deadline, his family said he lived with bipolar disorder for two decades and died by suicide.

Dr. Christopher Turk (Donald Faison), left, and Dr. John Dorian (Zach Braff) are still best friends on “Scrubs.”

‘Scrubs’ revival brings back the old goofy gang, but now they're, gulp, in charge

“Scrubs” — whose first two episodes premiere back-to-back Wednesday, Feb. 25, on ABC and stream next day on Hulu — picks up with the same characters all these years later, but this time, in addition to some physical wear and tear, the onetime interns are the teachers to a group of rookie doctors.

Jack Schacht of Warrenville is helping spur a backgammon resurgence with the Chicago Backgammon League.

86-year-old retiree gets back in the game with new backgammon league

A retired 86-year-old Warrenville man is spreading his passion for backgammon through Chicago and the suburbs.

With more than 50,000 locations, Mixue has surpassed McDonald's as the biggest fast-food chain in the world.

Mixue, the world’s biggest fast-food chain, has landed in the U.S. What is it and how does it taste?

Months after surpassing McDonald’s as the biggest food chain in the world, Mixue arrived in the United States in December. In China, the chain is ubiquitous for its ultracheap vanilla cone, fruity drinks and bubble teas.