Entertainment
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Best Bets: ‘Forbidden Forest’ welcomes Harry Potter fans and Naper Settlement celebrates OktoberfestOct 01, 2025 9:41 am - “Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience” thrills fans starting this weekend, Naper Settlement hosts Oktoberfest, Karen Mason headlines a special tribute to Davenport’s at the Skokie Theatre, and “Carmina Burana” comes to the MAC.
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‘Groovy’: Colorful outdoor art installations transform the Tri-CitiesOct 01, 2025 9:29 am - The Terrain Exhibitions art festival started in Oak Park and has spread to other cities, including Geneva, where residents are hosting artwork in their front yards through Nov. 15.
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Stephen King is the most banned author in US schools, PEN report says
Oct 01, 2025 8:56 am - A new report on book bans in U.S. schools, PEN America’s “Banned in the USA,” finds Stephen King as the author most likely to be censored.
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Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ is almost here. Here’s what to know.
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Monochronicle curating Aurora’s second annual Lumenaura, an art & light festivalOct 01, 2025 7:15 am - Aurora’s second annual Lumenaura on Oct. 10-26 featuring cutting-edge light installations and interactive experiences by national and international artists.It showcases innovative artworks like responsive light sculptures, laser graffiti, enchanted fountains, and installations that react to human presence, transforming public spaces.
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Oktoberfest celebration at Naper Settlement: Beer, brats, and live musicSep 30, 2025 11:50 pm - Naper Settlement's annual Oktoberfest features traditional German cuisine, beer, and music on Oct. 3-4.
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Batavia Art League begins its second yearSep 30, 2025 9:34 pm - The Batavia Art League welcomes anyone interested in creating art and embraces all mediums, with past activities including watercolor, colored pencil, clay tutorials, and visiting art exhibits
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Neko Case’s ‘formidable’ new album invites multiple musicians for a big sound
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Nicole Kidman files for divorce from Keith Urban after 19 years of marriage
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Owners of Plank Road Tap Room to helm new bar and food truck at Wing Park Golf CourseSep 30, 2025 3:50 pm - The owners of Plank Road Tap Room have been tapped to operate Chip Shots Golf & Whiskey Bar at Wing Park Golf Course in Elgin.