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Earlier this month, St. Charles’ Steel Beam Theatre announced it is closing after 25 years.

Spotlight: Steel Beam bids farewell to St. Charles

Steel Beam Theatre in St. Charles closes, Theater Wit stages the Midwest premiere of Itamar Moses’ “The Ally,” and the Harry Potter revue “Potted Potter” returns for a brief run.

“Everybody Loses: The Tumultuous Rise of American Sports Gambling” by Danny Funt.

‘Everybody Loses’ tallies the steep costs of sports gambling

“What do we stand to gain, and what are we willing to lose?” starts Danny Funt’s book “Everybody Loses: The Tumultuous Rise of American Sports Gambling.”

St. Charles Unit District 303's annual Fiddle Fest 2026 brought together 560 performers and thousands of audience members at St. Charles East High School, featuring various string instruments and cultural performances including Irish dancers.

St. Charles District 303’s Fiddle Fest honors founder

The 2026 Fiddle Fest honored founder Rita Borkowski with a commissioned musical piece, celebrating her legacy in establishing the festival that has grown since 2005 to become a cherished community tradition linking past and present.

Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy) is back in “Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man.”

What to stream: A new ‘Peaky Blinders movie, BTS, Luke Combs and Crimson Desert

A new “Peaky Blinders” movie called “The Immortal Man” and Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington and Kate Mara teaming up to star in a new psychological thriller called “Imperfect Women” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

Tyler Christopher of Cincinnati performs during the 14th Windy City Elvis Tribute Artist competition Sunday at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles.

It’s good to be the king: Tribute artists vie to be top Elvis in St. Charles

Tribute artists from around the country vied to see who would be crowned the king of rock and roll Sunday during the 14th Windy City Elvis Tribute Artist competition Sunday at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles.

Plans are taking shape for future growth of Schaumburg's entertainment district, both for phase 1 that Andretti Indoor Karting & Games is anchoring, as well as future phases to the north.

All gas, no brakes for Schaumburg entertainment district development after Andretti Karting opens

While Tuesday’s opening of Andretti Indoor Karting & Games in Schaumburg was an economic development victory itself, it might also hit the accelerator on future phases of the entertainment district it now anchors.

Clara’s in Woodridge is celebrating its 39th anniversary by offering a special three-course menu for $19.87.

Dining out: Throwback pricing at Clara’s, Giordano’s Italian beef pizza and more

Clara’s in Woodridge is offering throwback pricing from 1987, Giordano’s and Buona have teamed up again on the Italian beef pizza, and Fat Rosie’s is serving up specials for spring.