Celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary this weekend at Six Flags Great America’s patriotic drone show, the Chicago Dogs’ fireworks display, the Grant Park Music Festival and more.
“At the end of the day, people want more than just a plate of great food, they want to be wined and dined, they want to have an experience,” Giada De Laurentiis said of her new restaurant, Sorella by Giada, which recently opened at Hollywood Casino Aurora.
Real-life spouses and comedic actors Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman star in Goodman Theatre’s premiere of the delightfully silly “Iceboy! Or the Completely Untrue Story of How Eugene O’Neill Came to Write ‘The Iceman Cometh.’”
Mark your calendar for Mundelein Community Days, Frontier Days, Northwest Fourth-Fest, Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest, Rockin’ in the USA Fourth of July Weekend Festival in Rosemont, Taste of Chicago, Itasca Fest and more.
The Mundelein Arts Commission is seeking artists for its annual Lure of the Local exhibition.
Upcoming concerts include Lauren Alaina at Aurora’s RiverEdge Park, Louis Tomlinson at Rosemont’s Allstate Arena, Bob Dylan at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, Windy City Smokeout at Chicago’s United Center and more.
Portillo’s is turning up the heat with a new limited-time Char’diniera Dog infused with giardiniera and provolone cheese. Plus, are you ready for it? July 4 holiday weekend specials are here.