Entertainment
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New $185 million Hollywood Casino Joliet opens, seen as regional destination point
Aug 12, 2025 10:31 am - The new Hollywood Casino Joliet opened Monday with fanfare that included a traditional Chinese lion dance and an announcement that the casino has become an official sponsor of the Chicago Bears.
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Sonny Acres to build special event space, The Barn on NorthAug 12, 2025 10:30 am - Sonny Acres, the farm and family entertainment complex in West Chicago, is building a 7,000-square-foot building, The Barn on North, to host special events.
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Book Review: Debut novelist Aisha Muharrar deftly explores love and loss in ‘Loved One’
Aug 12, 2025 6:32 am - I picked up a copy of “Loved One” based solely on the fact that its first-time author, Aisha Muharrar, was involved in three television comedies that made me laugh: “Hacks,” “Parks and Recreation” and “The Good Place.”
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Taylor Swift announces 12th studio album, ‘The Life of a Showgirl’
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St. Charles Singers explore new works alongside familiar favorites in 41st seasonAug 11, 2025 9:32 pm - St. Charles Singers launches its 2025-26 season with little-known pieces, international Christmas tunes, and sacred songs for its first-ever Italian concert tour.
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Cantigny hosts an array of fall eventsAug 11, 2025 7:45 pm - Cantigny Park in Wheaton hosts various fall events including garden tours, Revolutionary War reenactments, outdoor farm dinners, car and jewelry shows, live music, and a family-friendly Fall Fest.
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Photography exhibit captures artists during 2024 St. Charles Plein Air EventAug 11, 2025 6:35 pm - Local photographers capture artists painting and creative activities during 2024 St. Charles plein air event and competition.
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Curtain closing on Regal cinema in Lake ZurichAug 11, 2025 5:59 pm - After 32 years, the screens at Regal Lake Zurich cinema will go dark for good after the last showing Thursday.
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Elmhurst Public Library hosts over 50 writers for Local Author Fair Aug. 23Aug 11, 2025 5:35 pm - Elmhurst Public Library hosts its eighth annual Local Author Fair on Aug. 23, featuring over 50 authors selling and signing books across all genres.
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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.