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TUE, 12/5/2023

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

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Nemec Brothers Pizzeria, from the owners of ZaZas Pizzeria Chicago, has opened at 317 W. State St., in downtown Geneva.

New York-style pizza restaurant coming to Geneva is a real family operation

New York-style pizza is now available in Geneva with the opening of Nemec Brothers Pizzeria at 317 W. State St.
“Welcome to the O.C.: The Oral History” by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage.

Book review: 'Welcome to The O.C.' serves as a definitive look back at the 20-year-old Fox drama

Twenty years after the debut of Fox's "The O.C.," Rolling Stone TV critic Alan Sepinwall is taking readers "right back where we started from" in a splendid retrospective -- "Welcome to The O.C." -- that relies on the memories of those who brought the show's 96 episodes to life.
The City Works restaurant in Wheeling has closed permanently. The restaurant opened about four years ago as one of the original businesses in Wheeling’s Town Center development.

City Works restaurant in Wheeling has closed permanently

City Works restaurant in Wheeling has closed permanently after about four years in business.
McGonigal’s Pub in Barrington will close at the end of the year.

McGonigal's Pub in Barrington to close at the end of the month

After almost 14 years in downtown Barrington, McGonigal's Pub will close at the end of the month.
“My Life With the Walter Boys” premieres Thursday, Dec. 7, on Netflix, and “Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie” debuts Friday, Dec 8, on Peacock.
What to stream this week: Nicki Minaj's birthday album, Julia Roberts is in trouble and Monk returns
A Nicki Minaj album dropping on her birthday and the return of Tony Shalhoub's quirky private investigator Adrian Monk with one final case are some of the new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near you.
Joe Moore uses a lift to add decorations to a giant Christmas tree at Union Station's Great Hall in Chicago. The 50-foot tree is thought to be tallest indoor holiday tree in Chicago.
A 50-foot tree and hundreds of ornaments: How Union Station is transformed for the holidays
How does Union Station's 50-foot Christmas tree get there? Here's a behind-the-scenes look at how a team of decorators bedazzles the Great Hall.
Beyoncé’s concert film “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé” topped the box office this weekend.
Beyoncé's 'Renaissance' is No. 1 at the box office with $21 million debut
Beyoncé ruled the box office this weekend. Her concert picture, "Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé," opened in first place with $21 million in North American ticket sales, according to estimates from AMC Theatres Sunday.
Two forts built by the Spanish during the colonial era are now administered by the U.S. National Park Service and open for tours.
Walking through Old San Juan: Seven things to do in Puerto Rico's Walled City
Today, tourism drives Puerto Rico's economy. Old San Juan, roughly seven square blocks of Spanish colonial architecture and 16th- and 17th-century landmarks, ranks among its top attractions. And for U.S. citizens, visiting is especially convenient.
Saxophonist Kenny G, who released an album of lullabies — “Innocence” — on Friday, Dec. 1, will headline the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles on Thursday, Dec. 14.
Kenny G releases album of lullabies ahead of Dec. 14 show at the Arcada in St. Charles
Four decades into his career, saxophonist Kenny G, who just released a new album of lullabies titled "Innocence," is grateful that his music continues to resonate. Fans can see him perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles.
Jasmine Amy Rogers stars as the titular 1930s cartoon icon in “Boop! The Betty Boop Musical,” featuring music by David Foster, lyrics by Susan Birkenhead and a book by Bob Martin.
A life in color: New tuner about cartoon favorite Betty Boop opens in Chicago on its way to Broadway
"Boop! The Betty Boop Musical," a new tuner by Grammy Award-winning composer David Foster and lyricist Susan Birkhead about the animated spit-curled songstress created by Max Fleischer in 1930, opens in Chicago on its way to Broadway.
Santa is greeted by Stacy Johnson of the Schaumburg Park District on Sunday as part of Santa's Flight to Schaumburg at the Schaumburg Regional Airport.
Santa gives reindeer the day off, takes helicopter to Schaumburg
With his reindeer resting up for the big day later this month, Santa chose a more convential method of air travel Sunday for a special trip to Schaumburg.
Rocker Bret Michaels, left, with Ron Onesti of The Arcada Theatre and Des Plaines Theatre.
Sponsored | Ron Onesti: Ain't Nothin' But A Good Time!
The 1980s "Hair Band" era of rock 'n roll was a few years past the "classic rock" era of my high school musical formative years. As much as the FM radio waves were filled with hits by Poison, Guns 'N Roses, Warrant, Winger, Vixen, Dokken, RATT, Cinderella, Slaughter and others, I always kept a daily diet of RUSH, Jethro Tull, Led Zeppelin, YES and the like.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Morton Arboretum's “Illumination” holiday display in Lisle features 18 displays on a mile-long paved walking trail.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs accepts the global icon award during the MTV Video Music Awards on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
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