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Sly Stone, leader of funk revolutionaries Sly and the Family Stone, dies at 82

By HILLEL ITALIE
Jun 09, 2025 3:41 pm - Sly Stone, the revolutionary musician and dynamic showman whose Sly and the Family Stone transformed popular music in the 1960s and ’70s and beyond with such hits as “Everyday People,” “Stand!” and “Family Affair,” died Monday at age 82.
Book Review: ‘Bob Dylan: Jewish Roots, American Soil’ doesn’t live up to book’s promise

By ANDREW DeMILLO
Jun 09, 2025 11:44 am - One of the most challenging things about any biography of Bob Dylan is piercing the reticence the legendary singer and songwriter has displayed in talking about his roots.
West Point Band composer headlines Wheaton Municipal Band’s season opener

By Gail Sonkin, Wheaton Municipal Band
Jun 09, 2025 10:32 am - Wheaton Municipal Band's June 12 summer kickoff concert will honor the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary, featuring West Point composer Sgt. Noah Taylor and musicians from Wheaton middle schools.
What to stream: Dierks Bentley, Sydney Sweeney, Alex Cooper and ‘Deep Cover’

Jun 09, 2025 5:30 am - Country superstar Dierks Bentley returning with the album “Broken Branches” and Sydney Sweeney in the dark, dramatic thriller “Echo Valley” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
St. Charles church singer leaves legacy of heavenly voice

By Dave Heun
Jun 06, 2025 5:00 am - She had the voice of an angel. Marilyn Weinlader, music director at St. Patrick Church in St. Charles, touched thousands through her Heaven-sent gift of music.
Free summer concerts to feature Elgin Symphony Orchestra musicians

Submitted by Donna Lake
Jun 06, 2025 12:07 am - The Elgin Symphony Orchestra is offering free outdoor summer concerts in Elgin, Barrington, and Hoffman Estates featuring ESO musicians. Concerts include brass and percussion performances for Juneteenth, July 2, and more.
Arrest made in theft of instruments stolen from the rock band Heart

Jun 05, 2025 12:53 pm - Authorities have made an arrest in the theft of two irreplaceable instruments owned by members of the rock band Heart that were stolen from a venue in New Jersey last weekend.
Fox Valley Festival Chorus celebrates 75 years with local concert and France tour

Submitted by Al Benson
Jun 04, 2025 1:45 pm - The Fox Valley Festival Chorus will present their spring concert "On the Red Carpet" featuring music from movie musicals on June 8 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Aurora.
Community concert at Batavia Library supports Interfaith Food Pantry & Clothes Closet June 22

Submitted by Loretta Sawyer
Jun 04, 2025 1:00 pm - Award-winning folk singer Mark Dvorak will perform at the Batavia Public Library on June 22 to support the Interfaith Food Pantry and Clothes Closet through a collaboration with Music & Potlucks.
Elgin hosts free concerts under the stars this summer

Submitted by City of Elgin
Jun 04, 2025 11:10 am - Get ready to dance and sing along this summer! Elgin brings back its free Thursday night concert series June 5-Aug. 14, with performances by the ESO Brass Quintet, Rosie & the Rivets, Libido Funk Circus and more.

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