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Members of St. Patrick’s Residence, Nursing and Rehabilitation walk in the 2024 St. Patrick’s Day parade in Naperville. This year’s parade takes place Saturday, March 14.

Things to do March 13-19: St. Patrick’s Day events, Chicago Sports Spectacular, Carlos Mencia and more

Make plans for St. Patrick’s Day events across the suburbs, the Chicago Sports Spectacular in Rosemont, Carlos Mencia at the Chicago Improv in Schaumburg, Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood at Waukegan’s Genesee Theatre and more.

Janus Theatre’s revival of “The Alchemist” features Matt Johnson, top, as Kastril,   Benedict L. Slabik II, bottom left, as Subtle, Julie Bayer as Dol Common and Aaron Hoge as Face.

Spotlight: Janus Theatre inaugurates new home with ‘Alchemist’ revival

Janus Theatre marks its first production in its new Elgin home with an updated version of the 17th-century satire “The Alchemist,” and Mike Newquist plays 40 characters in the solo show “Fully Committed” at The Den Theatre, this week in Chicago-area theater.

“Sinners,” starring Michael B. Jordan, left and center, and Omar Benson Miller, was nominated for 16 Oscars. Jordan might just walk away with the Best Actor Oscar during Sunday’s awards.

Who will win at the Oscars? AP’s film writers make their predictions.

The Oscars just got more interesting. With a few late-game curveballs, courtesy of the Actor Awards, the broadcast of the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 15, may have more drama and heartbreak than expected.

An iSmash franchise featuring a rage room and ax throwing is proposed for the Butterfield Square shopping center in Libertyville.

3rd ax-throwing venue in Libertyville would include a ‘rage room’

What would be the third axe-throwing spot in Libertyville has a thumbs-up from an advisory panel.

“Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue” will allow fans of the popular video game to go on a real-life quest starting in May in Rosemont.

‘Like you’re stepping into a video game’: Minecraft set to come to life this summer in Rosemont

A real-life Minecraft adventure experience is coming to Rosemont’s EXP venue on May 8.

“The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring — In Concert” plays The Auditorium in Chicago Friday and Saturday, March 13-14.

‘Simply astounding’: Howard Shore reflects on ‘Fellowship of the Ring’ score ahead of 25th anniversary shows at The Auditorium

Award-winning composer Howard Shore discusses creating the score for “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring,” which will be performed by a full symphony along with a screening of the film during three shows March 13-14 at The Auditorium in Chicago.

Eric Kinkel is Hersey High School graduate and has been a professional singer for decades. He suffered a brain trauma that reduced his ability to speak and sing.

A plea for help: Wauconda musician who lost his voice to a brain injury seeks answers through documentary

Wauconda singer-songwriter Eric Kinkel and his supporters have created a documentary film he hopes will lead to the return of his voice due to brain trauma.