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Recently elected U.S. President Will Derringer (John Cena), left, joins up with embattled British Prime Minister Sam Clarke (Idris Elba) after they’re stranded together in Belarus.

In ‘Heads of State,’ a buddy comedy with statesmen

Say what you will about the Idris Elba-John Cena vehicle “Heads of State,” but it’s surely the first buddy comedy about the fraying bonds of NATO.

Cirque Kalabante brings “Afrique en Cirque” to the McAninch Arts Center during its 2025-2026 season.

MAC showcases local, international artists during 2025-2026 season

Comedians, actors, musicians and dancers from around Chicago and the world are set to perform during the McAninch Art Center’s 2025-2026 season.

The Chicago Dogs baseball team celebrates Independence Day and Elvis Presley this weekend in Rosemont.

Best Bets: Celebrate July 4 with baseball, music and fireworks

The Chicago Dogs and Schaumburg Boomers celebrate Independence Day with baseball and fireworks, Aurora’s Paramount welcomes home-town ensemble Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl, and Bridgeview celebrates world culture at World Fair US.

Menacing dinosaurs hunt for prey (Philippine Velge) in “Jurassic World: Rebirth.”

‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ puts a wobbly franchise back on track with superb installment

If you’ve lately been feeling that the “Jurassic Park” franchise has jumped an even more ancient creature — the shark — hold off any thoughts of extinction. Judging from the latest entry, there’s still life in this old dino series.

Palatine police officer Eddie Christudhas greets a child while leading a previous Hometown Fest Parade. This year’s parade is set to step off at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 5.

Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest a summer classic

They say the classics never get old. That may explain the enduring popularity of the Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest.

Street closures are already in place ahead of this weekend’s Chicago Street Race. It could be the last time NASCAR fans have the chance to see race cars barreling down Michigan Avenue and past Buckingham Fountain.

NASCAR’s Chicago Street Race returns for what looks like its Windy City finale

NASCAR's Chicago Street Race returns for what could be a final year, with lower ticket prices, street closures and a performances by the Zac Brown Band. The future of the event after 2025 is uncertain.

Co-owner Joe Mok in the kitchen at Little Villa Pizza Co. in Des Plaines. The new takeout and delivery operation has the same recipes as the original Little Villa Restaurant.

Little Villa Pizza Co. brings old recipes back to Des Plaines

Little Villa’s pizza and pasta dishes have returned to Des Plaines after a two-year hiatus.