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Ms. Tarantula (voiced by Awkwafina), center, goes over plans with Mr. Snake (voiced by Marc Maron), left, Mr. Wolf (voiced by Sam Rockwell), Mr. Piranha (voiced by Anthony Ramos) and Mr. Shark (voiced by Craig Robinson) in “The Bad Guys 2.”

‘The Bad Guys 2’ boldly goes bigger but loses its charm along the way

The good news for fans of “The Bad Guys” is the new sequel is stellar. But that’s because a good portion is actually set in — are you kidding us? — outer space. “The Bad Guys 2” has clearly lost its moorings.

Moody Blues bass player and vocalist John Lodge, center, brings his 10,000 Light Years Band to the Arcada Theatre Wednesday, Aug. 6, and the Des Plaines Theatre Thursday, Aug. 7, for his “Singer in a Rock and Roll Band” show.

Moody Blues bassist John Lodge keeps his drive as a singer in a rock and roll band

John Lodge, bass player and vocalist for the legendary British band The Moody Blues, brings his “Singer in a Rock and Roll Band” tour to St. Charles Aug. 6 and Des Plaines Aug. 7.

David Moreland plays U.S. Army doctor Jack Ludwig and Isabelle Muthiah plays aspiring actress Louise Rabiner, whose World War II epistolary romance inspired Ken Ludwig’s “Dear Jack, Dear Louise” at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre.

Love letters: Metropolis’ charming ‘Dear Jack, Dear Louise’ chronicles wartime romance

David Moreland and Isabelle Muthiah play two people who fall in love through letters they write each other during World War II in Metropolis Performing Arts Centre’s production of the epistolary dramedy “Dear Jack, Dear Louise.”

Professional wrestler Hulk Hogan died of a heart attack last week, according to a Florida medical examiner’s report released Thursday.

Hulk Hogan’s cause of death was a heart attack, medical examiner says

Professional wrestler Hulk Hogan died of a heart attack last week, according to a Florida medical examiner’s report released Thursday.

A grand opening celebration for Stan’s Donuts & Coffee’s new location in Naperville’s Block 59 is set for Aug. 9.

Stan’s Donuts & Coffee to open new location in Naperville

A grand opening celebration for Stan’s Donuts and Coffee’s new location in Naperville’s Block 59 is set for Aug. 9. The first 100 guests in line will receive a limited-edition Stan’s T-shirt and a chance to win the “Golden Donut,” earning free doughnuts for life, at the shop at 408 S. Route 59.

Cantigny screens Disney’s 2024 animated film “Moana 2” on Friday, Aug. 1, as part of its Moonlit Movies series.

Best Bets: Movies by moonlight at Cantigny, Destination Asia at Morton Arboretum

Watching movies in the moonlight at Cantigny, listening to The New Philharmonic at McAninch Arts Center’s Lakeside Pavilion and celebrating Asian culture at the Morton Arboretum are some notable events happening this weekend in the suburbs.

Police and residents play basketball at the 2023 National Night out at Cerny Park in Warrenville.

Meet your local first responders at National Night Out events

Towns across the suburbs are hosting National Night Out celebrations with family activities, food and emergency vehicle displays.