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Eurovision, eh? Canada will compete at the glitzy song contest in 2027.

The Eurovision Song Contest is expanding across the Atlantic, with Canada set to compete at next year’s edition of the glitter-drenched pop music competition.

Lauren Alaina will perform Sunday, July 5, at RiverEdge Park in Aurora.

Concerts July 3-9: Lauren Alaina, Louis Tomlinson, Bob Dylan, Windy City Smokeout and more

Upcoming concerts include Lauren Alaina at Aurora’s RiverEdge Park, Louis Tomlinson at Rosemont’s Allstate Arena, Bob Dylan at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, Windy City Smokeout at Chicago’s United Center and more.

Actor and activist Danny Glover has revealed he has Alzheimer’s disease.

Actor and activist Danny Glover says he has Alzheimer’s disease

Actor and activist Danny Glover, best known for starring as an easygoing police officer in the “Lethal Weapon” franchise, has revealed he has Alzheimer’s disease.

The Mount Prospect Lions Club’s 87th annual Fourth of July Festival at Melas Park will include fireworks on Wednesday and Saturday, July 1 and 4.

Where you can see fireworks, drone shows in the suburbs this week

Suburban skies will light up this week with fireworks displays and drone shows. Some will be even bigger than usual to celebrate America’s 250th. Here’s where you can see them.

Portillo’s has introduced a new limited-time Char’diniera Dog, a char-grilled beef hot dog infused with giardiniera and provolone cheese.

Dining out: Portillo’s new Char’diniera Dog, $2.50 kids’ scoops at Oberweis

Portillo’s is turning up the heat with a new limited-time Char’diniera Dog infused with giardiniera and provolone cheese. Plus, are you ready for it? July 4 holiday weekend specials are here.

Mundelein Community Days runs Thursday through Sunday, July 2-5, with rides, music, fireworks, a parade and more.

Things to do July 3-9: Fourth of July events, Taste of Chicago, Itasca Fest and more

Mark your calendar for Fourth of July festivals, parades and fireworks throughout the suburbs, Frontier Days, Northwest Fourth-Fest, Taste of Chicago, Itasca Fest and more.

Victor Willis, a member of the disco group The Village People, has died at 74.

Victor Willis, who co-founded the Village People and co-wrote ‘Y.M.C.A.,’ dies at 74

Victor Willis, who co-founded the Village People, co-wrote the disco group’s classic hits “Y.M.C.A.,” “Macho Man” and “In the Navy,” and delighted crowds while dressed as the band's helmeted and mustachioed police officer, has died. He was 74.