Music
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What to stream: Vanessa Kirby, Maroon 5, Madden NFL 26, Alicia Silverstone and ‘The Chicken Sisters’
Aug 13, 2025 7:34 am - Vanessa Kirby starring in the gritty film “Night Always Comes,” about the aspirations of home ownership, and Alicia Silverstone leading a new TV crime drama called “Irish Blood” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
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How to watch Taylor Swift’s first appearance on the Kelces’ ‘New Heights’ podcast
Aug 13, 2025 6:26 am - Taylor Swift’s latest era is almost upon us. The superstar isn’t just releasing new music — she’s appearing Wednesday on “New Heights” for the first time.
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Helen Plum Library presents Chris Vallillo’s ‘Oh Freedom!’ songsAug 12, 2025 6:51 pm - Award-winning roots musician Chris Vallillo will bring his show "Oh Freedom! Songs of the Civil Rights Movement" to the Helen Plum Library on Aug. 18.
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Things to do Aug. 15-21: Little Bear Ribfest, Naper Nights, Elburn Days and moreAug 12, 2025 2:28 pm - Mark your calendar for Little Bear Ribfest, Naper Nights, Moose Cruise Nights, Grayslake SummerFest, Elburn Days, Bloody Mary Fest and more happening this week.
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Best Bets: Celebrities converge on Rosemont for Fan Expo ChicagoAug 12, 2025 1:16 pm - “Star Wars,” “Guardians of the Galaxy” and other Hollywood stars converge on Rosemont’s Donald E. Stephens Convention Center for Fan Expo Chicago while the Air and Water Show zooms over Chicago’s lakefront this weekend.
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Taylor Swift announces 12th studio album, ‘The Life of a Showgirl’
Aug 12, 2025 6:26 am - Look what you made her do — Taylor Swift has announced her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl.”
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Lombard to host summer concert finale featuring Hi Infidelity Aug. 23Aug 11, 2025 4:08 pm - The village of Lombard will host its Summer Concert Finale featuring the 1980s rock cover band Hi Infidelity on Aug. 23.
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Naper Nights wraps up with eclectic musicAug 11, 2025 11:35 am - Tribute bands Bears Gone Phishin' and Wilcone will headline the final weekend of the Naper Nights summer concert series Aug. 15-16.
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Michael McDermott & Heather Horton host benefit concert for Mercy HomeAug 07, 2025 9:21 pm - On Aug. 23, the historic Maple Street Chapel is hosting Michael McDermott and Heather Lynne Horton in an acoustic benefit show for Mercy Home for Boys & Girls.
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Elgin’s Voices Unlimited Chorus welcomes new singersAug 07, 2025 2:27 pm - Voices Unlimited Chorus, a non-audition choir, is accepting new members for their holiday concert season.