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Phineas, center, and Ferb, right, return for new adventures in “Phineas and Ferb.”

‘Like old times’: Phineas and Ferb return this summer with zany new episodes and a small change

The beloved cartoon duo Phineas and Ferb are returning for new episodes this summer after a decade away and pretty much nothing has changed. Except maybe one thing.

Three-time Emmy Award-winner and stand-up comedian Jeremy Piven (“Entourage,” “Mr. Selfridge,” “The Larry Sanders Show”) headlines The Vic Theatre Friday, June 6.

A man of many talents: Award-winning actor Jeremy Piven takes on stand-up comedy

Three-time Emmy Award-winner and Evanston-raised actor-turned-stand-up-comedian Jeremy Piven headlines Chicago’s The Vic Theatre June 6 as part of his international comedy tour.

Old Town Pour House has four limited-time menu items as part of its Chef Selects lineup, which rotates every eight weeks.

Dining out: Suburban eateries offer new seasonal menu dishes and drinks

We’ve got new seasonal menu items at Old Town Pour House, Perry’s, Table at Crate and Lazy Dog, news from a pair of fast-food giants, a new happy-hour special and a call for suggestions of your favorite breakfast spots.

“1861: The Lost Peace” by Jay Winik.

Book Review: ‘April 1861’ captures drama that occurred before Civil War’s first shots

In “1861: The Lost Peace,” Jay Winik covers the lead-up to the first shots being fired at Fort Sumter. The political intrigue leading up to 1861 rivals the battlefield action readers come to expect from many Civil War histories.

For our taste-test, we tried McDonald’s McCrispy Strips, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, Wingstop Crispy Tenders, Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips, KFC Chicken Tenders and Popeyes Chicken Tenders.

Who has the best chicken tenders? We ranked 6 fast-food brands.

Burgers might be the reigning kings of fast-food dining, but recently chicken has been taking a big (s)wing at the throne. Tasters sampled tenders from McDonald’s, Raising Cane’s, Wingstop, Popeyes, KFC and Chick-fil-A to see where the chicken falls in the pecking order.

Carnival rides, food trucks, live music and more are part of the Roselle Lions Rose Festival Friday and Saturday, May 30-31, at Pedal Plaza.

Things to do May 30 to June 5: Roselle Lions Rose Festival, Brews & Views, Cream of Wheaton and more

Mark your calendar for Roselle Lions Rose Festival, Antioch Taste of Summer, Gilberts Community Days, Brews and Views, Cream of Wheaton, Deerfield Art Festival and more happening this week.

A racing simulator studio and bar called Sim Racing South Barrington has opened in the Arboretum of South Barrington shopping center.

‘A fun spot’: Auto racing simulator studio opens in South Barrington

A nightspot offering immersive auto racing simulators has opened at the Arboretum of South Barrington shopping center.