Entertainment
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for July 2025Aug 07, 2025 11:16 am - A photo of a 174-year-old general store takes the top spot in the Daily Herald's amateur photo contest for July.
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Book Review: Following a vicious attack, a woman solves her own murder in Holly Jackson novel
Aug 07, 2025 10:44 am - After the shattering conclusion of “Not Quite Dead Yet,” author Holly Jackson addresses her readers this way: “... and breathe. Sorry. I know that was intense.”
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6 suburban water parks to visit before kids go back to school
Aug 07, 2025 7:38 am - August is here, and we’re officially in the waning days of summer. If the community pool routine is getting stale, take the kids to one of these six suburban water parks for some fun in the sun.
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Kokandy revival of ‘Amélie’ a lovely tribute to kindness, human connection and simple pleasuresAug 06, 2025 5:09 pm - Kokandy Productions’ delicious Chicago-area premiere of the musical “Amélie” stars the beguiling Aurora Penepacker, a Glenview native, as the titular pixie girl and Arlington Heights native Joe Giovannetti as the quirky loner who happens to be her soulmate.
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Suspense, satire, family drama make up Citadel Theatre’s 2025-2026 seasonAug 06, 2025 5:00 pm - Citadel Theatre in Lake Forest announced its four-show 2025-2026 season.
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‘We're all a little heartbroken’: Aurora’s Copley Theatre will go darkAug 06, 2025 4:17 pm - When the curtain falls on Paramount Theatre's stellar revival of “True West” later this month, the Copley Theatre in Aurora, home of Paramount's Bold series, goes dark.
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Emmylou Harris and Brad Paisley are headed for Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
Aug 06, 2025 3:57 pm - Country superstar Brad Paisley and Americana powerhouse Emmylou Harris will be inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, the organization announced Wednesday.
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Kristin Scott Thomas directs Scarlett Johansson in comedic drama ‘My Mother’s Wedding’
Aug 06, 2025 1:11 pm - Knowing that the story in “My Mother’s Wedding” comes from a real place is important for the experience. It gives a perfectly average film that doesn’t quite land the way it should an emotional depth that it’s otherwise lacking.
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Harper College says goodbye to storied J TheatreAug 06, 2025 12:55 pm - From Jay Leno and Buddy Guy performances to student love stories, Harper College’s J Theatre leaves behind a rich legacy as it makes way for a new chapter on campus.
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Halal Fest in Naperville blends culture, food and communityAug 06, 2025 11:23 am - The third annual Chicagoland Halal Fest drew over 20,000 people over two days, becoming the largest U.S. halal festival. It celebrated Muslim culture and values through food, music, dance and more.