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THU, 11/30/2023

Thursday, November 30, 2023

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Holiday Lights in Lilacia Park kicks off Dec. 2 and runs through Jan. 1 at Lilacia Park in Lombard with animated light shows, decorated trees, a giant gingerbread house and more.

Things to do Dec. 1-7: Tree lightings, holiday parades, Dickens celebrations, light shows, craft fairs & more

If you're looking to get in the holiday spirit, here's an exhaustive list of spirited events happening across the suburbs over the next week.
Michael Portillo, the chain’s vice president of restaurant support, speaks at the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Algonquin Portillo’s Tuesday.

New Portillo's in Algonquin celebrates grand opening, 60 years after 1st one debuted

The area's newest Portillo's restaurant officially has opened off Randall Road in Algonquin.
Lucy Carapetyan plays Margot Wendice and Felipe Carrasco plays Lesgate, an ex-con charged with murdering socialite Margot, in Northlight Theatre’s thriller “Dial M for Murder.”

Spotlight: Northlight stages classic thriller 'Dial M for Murder'

Northlight Theatre offers an alternative to holiday fare with its revival of the classic thriller "Dial M for Murder" while Steel Beam revives the 1970s farce "Absurd Person Singular" and Goodman Theatre celebrates new plays as part of its New Stages Festival.
“The Night Before Christmas” book with illustrations by 96-year-old artist Grandma Moses, will be part of the display at the Ansel B. Cook Home in Libertyville.

Exhibit marks 200th anniversary of beloved 'The Night Before Christmas' poem

A special exhibit marking the 200th anniversary of the beloved "The Night Before Christmas" poem highlights open house at historic Cook Home in Libertyville.
The Chicago Department of Aviation celebrates the completion of the Midway Modernization Program and a revamped Central Market with new features like Gene's Bistro.
Revamped Midway takes off with a taste of Chicago
A lengthy Midway Airport redo wraps up with new restaurants, bars, and fast-food eateries that include beloved brands from the Southwest Side.
Prairie Grass Cafe is offering some special Hanukkah menu items for dine-in and a specially curated to-go package for the holiday.
Dining out: Hanukkah specials, plus new Andy's and Fat Rosie's opening in the suburbs
Suburban restaurants are ready to celebrate the start of Hanukkah with dining specials, plus we've found some new restaurant openings and sweet ideas for the holidays.
After an extensive renovation, the McCormick House is reopening to the public for first-floor tours during the new “Christmas at Cantigny” celebration in Wheaton. Col. Robert R. McCormick’s library features 22-foot-high walls, his personal Steinway grand piano and holiday finery.
'Absolutely beautiful': Cantigny's renovated McCormick House shines for the holidays
Opening Friday, the new "Christmas at Cantigny" celebration will take visitors through the recently renovated McCormick House and a holiday light show accompanied to music.
Mariah Carey’s “Merry Christmas One and All!” tour hits Chicago’s United Center Sunday, Dec. 3.
Best bets: Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj, Joffrey's 'Nutcracker,' Midtown Men, Cirque du Soleil
Mariah Carey brings her "Merry Christmas One and All!" tour to Chicago's United Center, Jelly Roll joins Nicki Minaj for the annual 103.5 KISS-FM Jingle Ball at Rosemont's Allstate, The Joffrey Ballet's "The Nutcracker" returns to the Lyric, Christmas at Cantigny opens, and Cirque du Soleil performs "'Twas the Night Before ..." at the Chicago Theatre.
'Titanic: The Exhibition' sails in to Skokie in February
The ship may have sailed, and sunk, but the story of the 'Titanic' continues to enthrall.
Morgan Wallen, right, topped Apple Music’s 2023 song chart while Taylor Swift, left, and SZA also topped streaming lists.
Morgan Wallen tops Apple Music's 2023 song chart while Taylor Swift, SZA also top streaming lists
Country singer Morgan Wallen 's "Last Night" topped Apple Music's global song chart in 2023 as the giant music streamer released year-end lists Tuesday and provided listeners with data on their own most listened-to tunes.
“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” streams Friday, Dec. 1, on Disney+, “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” will be available Sunday, Dec. 3, on Netflix, and “American Symphony” debuts Wednesday, Nov. 29, on Netflix.
What to stream this week: Harrison Ford, Paris Hilton, Peter Gabriel and 'Super Mario Bros. Movie'
Super Mario, an Elvis Christmas special and Paris Hilton enjoying motherhood are some of the new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near you.
Rocker Bret Michaels, left, with Ron Onesti of The Arcada Theatre and Des Plaines Theatre.
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Morton Arboretum's “Illumination” holiday display in Lisle features 18 displays on a mile-long paved walking trail.
Morton Arboretum's "Illumination" holiday lights show
Elise, left, and Anna Martino play with Collision at the Mount Prospect Moose Lodge during the 56 Music Fix in August.
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Guitarist Ryan McQueen stepped up to the mic as Kings By Day played Rookies RocHaus in West Dundee.
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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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The Schaumburg High School marching band performs during the Septemberfest parade on Monday.
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