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Wheaton will hold its first Bloody Mary Fest on Saturday, May 18.

Happy hour will come early during Wheaton’s first Bloody Mary Fest

With a tagline of “10 a.m. is the new 10 p.m.,” Wheaton’s first Bloody Mary Fest on Saturday, May 18, is looking to make the morning hours happier.

“Hit Me Hard and Soft” by Billie Eilish.

What to stream this week: Billie Eilish and Zayn Malik albums, ‘Bridgerton’ and ‘American Fiction’

Billie Eilish’s third studio album, “Hit Me Hard and Soft,” and the return of “Bridgerton” are some of the new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near you.

“When Among Crows” by Veronica Roth.

Book review: Veronica Roth taps into her Polish roots for ‘When Among Crows,’ a lore-packed novella

Dymitr is on a personal mission, and it starts with facing the mythical leszy who’s guarding the fern flower as it blooms for the summer solstice. “When Among Crows,” a n...

Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Nancy, left, and Ann Wilson of Heart bring their “Royal Flush Tour” to Rosemont’s Allstate Arena Friday, May 17, with opener Cheap Trick.

A ‘Royal Flush’: Rock trailblazer Heart reunites for new song, world tour playing Rosemont’s Allstate

Heart — the pioneering band that melds Nancy Wilson’s shredding guitar with her sister Ann’s powerhouse vocals — will be headlining Rosemont’s Allstate Arena Friday, May 17, with Cheap Trick as the opener.

Anderson Candy Shop on Main Street in Barrington offers a huge variety of treats.

Craving something sweet? Indulge at these suburban shops

The suburbs have many great places to satisfy your sweet tooth, from home-baked cookies and cakes to creamy ice cream. From whimsical cupcake creations to handcrafted cho...

Joy (voiced by Amy Poehler), left, and Anxiety (voiced by Maya Hawke) play major roles in “Inside Out 2.”

It’s summer movie time: Virtually all the films coming to theaters and streaming from May to Labor Day

Are you ready for some movies this summer? There’s action-adventure, romance, horror, franchises and more populating theaters and streaming services from May through Labor Day. You just have to know where to look.

Tiffany Topol as Carole King hits a milestone in 1971 playing at Carnegie Hall in “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” at Paramount Theatre in Aurora.

‘Beautiful’ is lovely: Feel the earth move with vibrant take on Carole King’s life at Paramount

It might be an oxymoron to call a toe-tapping and funny musical gripping, but “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” playing at Aurora’s Paramount Theatre is just that.