Entertainment
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Three-peat: Crystal Lake restaurant among 18 suburban eateries honored with Wine Spectator Restaurant AwardsJul 29, 2025 2:17 pm - 1776 Restaurant in Crystal Lake was among four suburban restaurants honored with the Best of Award of Excellence in the recent Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards. Overall, 18 suburban restaurants received recognition.
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A celebrity couple made a horror movie about something truly scary: Relationships
Jul 29, 2025 12:34 pm - Horror movies have exploited any number of human fears over the decades. But credit the millennials with finally tapping into one of the most primal terrors of all: Commitment. That’s exactly what “Together” does.
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Actress to pay homage to ‘Women Who Dared’ at Glen Ellyn History CenterJul 29, 2025 12:15 pm - Actress Jessica Michna will visit the Glen Ellyn History Center this Saturday to share her portrayal of women trailblazers. Michna will present “Women Who Dared,” a progr...
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Geneva Chamber announces arts fair winnersJul 29, 2025 12:01 pm - The Geneva Chamber of Commerce announces the 2025 Geneva Arts Fair winners in 2-D and 3-D categories
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Renowned band director Alfred Watkins to lead Wheaton Municipal Band’s July 31 concertJul 29, 2025 11:54 am - The Wheaton Municipal Band will perform a special concert on July 31st under the direction of acclaimed guest conductor Alfred Watkins. The concert will feature interesting and challenging works along with familiar tunes.
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Spotlight: Tony Award-winning ‘Parade’ plays CIBC TheatreJul 29, 2025 11:48 am - The national tour of the 2023 Tony Award-winning musical “Parade” plays Chicago’s CIBC Theatre. Meanwhile in Skokie, Music Theater Works revives the beloved “Fiddler on the Roof.”
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Stan’s Donuts & Coffee to open new location in NapervilleJul 29, 2025 10:57 am - A grand opening celebration for Stan’s Donuts and Coffee’s new location in Naperville’s Block 59 is set for Aug. 9. The first 100 guests in line will receive a limited-edition Stan’s T-shirt and a chance to win the “Golden Donut,” earning free doughnuts for life, at the shop at 408 S. Route 59.
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Best Bets: Movies by moonlight at Cantigny, Destination Asia at Morton ArboretumJul 28, 2025 4:41 pm - Watching movies in the moonlight at Cantigny, listening to The New Philharmonic at McAninch Arts Center’s Lakeside Pavilion and celebrating Asian culture at the Morton Arboretum are some notable events happening this weekend in the suburbs.
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Moody Blues bassist John Lodge keeps his drive as a singer in a rock and roll bandJul 28, 2025 1:23 pm - John Lodge, bass player and vocalist for the legendary British band The Moody Blues, brings his “Singer in a Rock and Roll Band” tour to St. Charles Aug. 6 and Des Plaines Aug. 7.
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Geneva hosts its first National Night Out event
Jul 28, 2025 12:15 pm - Meet Geneva police’s newest member, Tommy the comfort dog. Chat with officers and meet Tommy at Geneva's first National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 5, at Geneva High School's Burgess Field.