Entertainment
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A picture is worth 1,000 words but a song may be worth $1,000Jul 10, 2025 4:29 pm - The fourth annual Hey Nonny Songwriting Contest is open, offering cash prizes up to $1,000 for original songs with no thematic restrictions.
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‘Everything I make has a little something extra’: La Michoacana Extreme opens in South Elgin SaturdayJul 10, 2025 4:28 pm - La Michoacana Extreme will hold a grand opening celebration at 321 Randall Road in South Elgin Saturday at noon.
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Local author’s book on kindness and acceptance hits shelves at Town House BooksJul 10, 2025 3:41 pm - First-time author's new children's book teaches kindness and acceptance through a lovable dog character named Gaeleek who helps a group of dogs welcome a new member.
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Want to know Rachel Brosnahan’s secret? First share yours.
Jul 10, 2025 3:41 pm - Rachel Brosnahan, who grew up in Highland Park, embraces the character of ambitious reporter Lois Lane in the new “Superman” movie.
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‘Superman’ brings a message of hope to a cynical world
Jul 10, 2025 3:11 pm - Superman might do more than just save Metropolis — filmmaker James Gunn hopes the beloved superhero will bring hope to a cynical world.
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Stephen King to narrate ‘Hansel and Gretel’ audiobook with Maurice Sendak’s illustrations
Jul 10, 2025 2:52 pm - The audio edition of an upcoming re-telling of the Grimm fairy tale “Hansel and Gretel” will be narrated by an author who knows the material well: Stephen King.
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St. James Theatre to present ‘Matilda the Musical’Jul 10, 2025 12:55 pm - St. James Theatre in Arlington Heights will present Roald Dahl’s “Matilda the Musical” July 10-20.
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Botanical art meets environmental justice at Brushwood Center exhibitionJul 10, 2025 12:46 pm - The opening reception for “Rooted in the Shadow of Coal: Botanical Treasures of the Waukegan Dunes” will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 13 at the Gallery at Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods, 21850 N. Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods.
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Former ‘Love Island USA’ contestant Cierra Ortega apologizes for using racial slur
Jul 10, 2025 7:30 am - Former “Love Island USA” contestant Cierra Ortega apologized Wednesday for resurfaced posts where she used a racial slur against Asian people.
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Be part of Naperville’s 60th annual Labor Day ParadeJul 09, 2025 10:03 pm - Join the Naperville Jaycees as they celebrate the strength of Naperville's workforce by participating in the Labor Day Parade on Monday, Sept. 1.