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Janus Theatre, co-founded by artistic director Sean Hargadon, inaugurated the first Elgin Art Showcase in the historic Elgin Professional Building 19 years ago. Earlier this month, his company inaugurated its successor at 220 DuPage Street, Elgin.

New era for the arts in Elgin: Theater scene gets boost from new arts center

After a $2 million transformation, the former Elgin Elks’ lodge emerged as the new Elgin Art Showcase which Janus Theatre inaugurated earlier this month with a rollicking revival of Ben Jonson’s 17th century satire “The Alchemist.”

Savannah Guthrie, left, gets a kiss form Hoda Kotb during a visit to the Today show at Rockefeller Plaza on Thursday, March 5.

Savannah Guthrie to return to 'Today' on April 6 after mother’s disappearance

After a two-month absence sparked by her 84-year-old mother’s apparent abduction, Savannah Guthrie will return to NBC's “Today” show next month, saying in an interview that aired Friday “joy will be my protest.”

Al’Jaleel McGhee, left, and E. Faye Butler, seen here in rehearsal, co-star in Goodman Theatre’s revival of “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” by August Wilson.

Spotlight: Goodman revives August Wilson’s ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’

Goodman Theatre stages a revival of August Wilson’s “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” and TheatreWorksUSA brings the family-friendly “The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System” to the McAninch Arts Center.

BTS members Jin, left, Suga, Jimin, V, Jung Kook and RM wave to fans in the documentary “BTS: The Return” streaming on Netflix Friday, March 27.

Back in sync: Everything you need to know about the new Netflix doc ‘BTS: The Return’

The mostly Korean language film “BTS: The Return,” debuting Friday, March 27, on Netflix, offers an intimate look at BTS’ journey to their latest album, “ARIRANG.” It also follows the seven member group — RM, Jin, Jimin, V, Suga, Jung Kook and j-hope — as they learned to reacclimate to their life in the fast lane, together again.

“Marc by Sofia,” which profiles Marc Jacobs from Sofia Coppola’s point of view, is an evocative, and very Coppola, collage of Jacobs’ influences, his biography and his team at work putting together a ready-to-wear collection.

In ‘Marc by Sofia,’ a portrait of a fashion luminary: ‘There was no off limits’

Neither Sofia Coppola nor Marc Jacobs were convinced a documentary was a good idea. Jacobs wasn’t sure he wanted to be the subject of one and Coppola wasn’t sure she wanted the pressure of being the person behind the camera. This was her friend of over 30 years, after all. What if the film wasn’t good?

The Starch Madness loaded fries at Old Town Pour House are topped with pimento cheese gravy, smoked brisket, cheese curds, Fresno chilies, pickled red onion and green onions.

Don’t miss a shot: Where to watch the NCAA tournament in the suburbs

The men’s and women’s NCAA basketball tournaments run for two more weekends of exciting action. And when it comes to watching the games, you need the perfect atmosphere: big screens, cold drinks and the electric energy of fellow fans. Here are some places to consider.

LAGO in Lake Zurich will host brunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Easter.

Celebrate Easter with an elegant brunch at these suburban restaurants

Spring has sprung (sort of), and Easter Sunday (April 5) is almost here. This means that suburban restaurants are planning festive buffets, brunches, visits with the Easter bunny and more.