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New Philharmonic concert to feature Grammy winner’s ‘Harp of Ages’ and preview 50th anniversary season

Submitted by Natalia Dagenhart
Apr 03, 2026 10:30 pm - New Philharmonic will present "Harp of Ages & Pictures at an Exhibition" on April 11-12 at McAninch Arts Center, featuring harpist Nichole Young performing Michael Daugherty's seven-movement concerto inspired by historical harp figures.
‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ cast aren’t the only influencers sowing curiosity about the church

By KAITLYN HUAMANI and KRYSTA FAURIA
Apr 03, 2026 2:36 pm - Until quite recently, the prevailing image to outsiders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been the hit Broadway show “The Book of Mormon.” But another unofficial face has emerged: digitally savvy female influencers.
Blake Lively’s sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni tossed out

By LARRY NEUMEISTER
Apr 03, 2026 7:56 am - Blake Lively’s sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni over the movie “It Ends With Us” were dismissed Thursday by a federal judge who left intact three claims, including retaliation, that will let a jury hear many of the allegations anyway.
Rapper Pooh Shiesty charged with kidnapping over alleged dispute involving rapper Gucci Mane’s label

By JAMIE STENGLE
Apr 02, 2026 3:55 pm - Federal prosecutors on Thursday accused rapper Pooh Shiesty and eight others of robbing three men at gunpoint and kidnapping them earlier this year in Texas following a contract dispute involving rapper Gucci Mane 's record label.
Distorted soda and sub shop debuts in Crystal Lake for local take on ‘dirty soda’ trend

By Michelle Meyer
Apr 02, 2026 3:05 pm - A new soda and sub shop has opened in downtown Crystal Lake, complete with a theme that transports customers back to the 1990s with an emphasis on grunge, rock and rap music that defined the era.
McDonald’s tries a simpler approach with its new McValue menu

By DEE-ANN DURBIN
Apr 02, 2026 2:56 pm - After two years of tweaks to its value menu, McDonald’s has a new strategy: Keep it simple. The fast-food giant’s budget-focused McValue menu will have 10 items that each cost under $3 starting April 21. The breakfast items include hash browns or a Sausage McMuffin. A small order of fries or a McDouble burger are among the options the rest of the day.
‘Going to be crazy for this coffee’: 7 Brew continues resurgence of former mall area in St. Charles

By Joey Weslo
Apr 02, 2026 11:36 am - With lines of customers frequently wrapping around their buildings, a proposed 7 Brew coffee and energy drink hotspot should continue the revitalization of the former mall property in St. Charles.
Kids ate the multiplex: How family blockbusters are taking over movie theaters

By JAKE COYLE
Apr 02, 2026 10:27 am - As “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” lands in theaters, coloring stations, collectible popcorn containers and mascot Marios are all in place to entice arguably the most prized moviegoers to Hollywood today: kids.
Hailee Steinfeld, Bills quarterback Josh Allen welcome baby girl

By The Associated Press
Apr 02, 2026 10:07 am - Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld are proud parents of a baby girl.
Max Thieriot is on fire. Meet the man behind TV hits ‘Fire Country’ and ‘Sheriff Country’

By MARK KENNEDY
Apr 02, 2026 8:12 am - Max Thieriot is carving out a role as the King of Friday TV. He's the star, co-creator and an executive producer of CBS and Paramount+’s “Fire Country” and a co-creator and executive producer of the spinoff freshman drama “Sheriff Country,” which both rule Friday nights as the No. 1 and No. 2 top-rated shows.

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