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Umphrey’s McGee will perform Friday and Saturday, Jan. 2-3, at the Salt Shed in Chicago.

Concerts Jan. 2-8: Umphrey’s McGee, Terrapin Flyer and more

Upcoming concerts include Umphrey’s McGee at the Salt Shed, Terrapin Flyer at Rochaus, Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience at the Des Plaines Theatre and more.

Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s Holiday Magic runs through Sunday, Jan. 4, after which the zoo will offer free admission days Monday, Jan. 5, through Feb. 28.

Things to do Jan. 2-8: Light shows, Women’s Jazz Festival and more

Make plans for the final days of suburban and Chicago holiday light shows, the last stagings of Marriott Theatre’s “Million Dollar Quartet Christmas,“ the Illinois Bridal and Wedding Expo in Rosemont and more.

Comedian Michael Palascak headlines Batavia’s Comedy Vault this weekend.

Spotlight: Ring in the New Year at Batavia’s Comedy Vault

Comedy Central veteran and Indiana native Michael Palascak headlines Batavia’s Comedy Vault this weekend.

A second location of The Barn Steakhouse is expected open in February in downtown Highland Park.

The Barn Steakhouse expanding with second location in Highland Park

Nine years after opening The Barn Steakhouse in Evanston, restaurateur Amy Morton is expanding north to the town where she was raised with a second location in Highland Park.

Perfidia Beverly Hills (Teyana Taylor) is behind much of the mayhem in “One Battle After Another.”

And here they are: The best movies of 2025, ranked by AP film writers

The bean counters might say otherwise, but 2025 was a good year for movies. Here are The Associated Press’ Film Writers Lindsey Bahr’s and Jake Coyle’s picks for the best movies of 2025.

Food trays head out to the dining room at El Molino Mexican Restaurant on Dec. 23. The restaurant at 2112 Elgin Road, Carpentersville, recently reopened with new owners and an updated interior.

El Molino restaurant in Carpentersville reopens with new look, new owners who also run Elgin taqueria

El Molino Mexican Restaurant in Carpentersville — a staple in the village for 40 years — has been purchased by a family that runs an Elgin taqueria and recently reopened with a new look.

Isiah Whitlock Jr., an actor who made frequent appearances on the HBO series “The Wire” and “Veep,” died Tuesday at 71.

Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor from ‘The Wire,’ ‘Veep’ and Spike Lee films, dies at 71

Isiah Whitlock Jr., an actor who made frequent memorable appearances on the HBO series “The Wire” and “Veep” and in five films with director Spike Lee, died Tuesday. He was 71.