Music
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D’Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer who became an icon with ‘Untitled (How Does It Feel),’ dies at 51
Oct 14, 2025 12:02 pm - D’Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering mainstream attention with the shirtless “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” music video, has died. He was 51.
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Things to do Oct. 17-23: All Hallows Eve, Halloween events, Adam Sandler, iLuminate and moreOct 14, 2025 10:12 am - Magic, monsters and mythical entertainment come together at Naper Settlement’s All Hallows Eve this weekend. Plus, mark your calendar for comedy shows from Adam Sandler and Nate Bargatze, Halloween events, iLuminate at the Genesee and more.
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Johnny Cash’s son revisits his father’s ‘Lyrics and Legacy’ with Terri Hemmert on Oct. 30Oct 14, 2025 12:25 am - On Oct. 30, producer, singer-songwriter and author John Carter Cash will join Chicago radio legend Terri Hemmert and longtime Johnny Cash chronicler Mark Stielper for “Johnny Cash: Lyrics and Legacy.”
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Elgin Symphony Orchestra cellist and pianist to perform at St. Charles libraryOct 13, 2025 2:20 pm - The St. Charles Public Library continues its Sunday Concert Series with a special performance by two members of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra on Oct. 19.
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What to stream: ‘The Diplomat,’ Gucci Mane, ‘Loot,’ Danielle Deadwyler and Pokemon
Oct 13, 2025 12:27 pm - Keri Russell’s political drama “The Diplomat” premiering its third season and Danielle Deadwyler starring in the apocalyptic thriller “40 Acres” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
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‘Symphony of Horror’: Aurora church to screen original ‘Nosferatu’ with live organ musicOct 13, 2025 11:43 am - Celebrating Halloween season, Our Savior Lutheran Church in Aurora will screen a famous 1922 silent horror film with organ accompaniment on Sunday, Oct. 19.
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Taylor Swift announces new ‘Eras Tour’ docuseries and concert film for Disney+: How to watch
Oct 13, 2025 11:17 am - “Good Morning America” revealed Monday that Taylor Swift will have two new projects at Disney+: a six-episode, behind-the-scenes docuseries titled “Taylor Swift ‘The Eras Tour’ The End of an Era” and “Taylor Swift ‘The Eras Tour’ The Final Show,” a concert film now with the inclusion of “The Tortured Poets Department” section.
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Enjoy music, pumpkin carving and more when Harvest Hoot returns to Oakton campus Oct. 18Oct 13, 2025 10:56 am - The city of Des Plaines’ annual autumn festival, Harvest Hoot, returns to the Oakton College campus from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18.
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Maine East choirs, orchestras to present fall concert Oct. 15Oct 13, 2025 10:02 am - The Maine East Choir and Orchestra will present their annual Fall Concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct, 15, in the Maine East High School Auditorium.
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Getting the band back together: Garage rockers from St. Viator to perform in suburbs for first time since ’60sOct 12, 2025 7:10 pm - The Huns — a garage band that formed at St. Viator High School in the 1960s — is reuniting and performing publicly for the first time since their teenage years.