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‘More than just coffee’: Arlington Heights café recognized for hiring people with disabilities

By Christopher Placek
Jul 08, 2025 7:22 pm - Gerry’s Café in Arlington Heights was recognized with a state tourism designation Tuesday for its mission of providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
In ‘Sorry, Baby,’ Eva Victor makes a disarming debut

By JAKE COYLE
Jul 08, 2025 6:10 pm - The first thing to love about writer-director-star Eva Victor’s extraordinary debut “Sorry, Baby” is how she, as the young professor Agnes, tries, and fails, to hide a tryst with her neighbor.
Things to do July 11-17: Dog Days of Summer, McHenry Fiesta Days, Kane County Fair, Vernon Hills Days and more

By Luke Zurawski
Jul 08, 2025 6:08 pm - Mark your calendar for Glendale Heights Fest, Libertyville Dog Days of Summer, Itasca Fest, McHenry Fiesta Days, Kane County Fair, Vernon Hills Days and more happening this week.
Pleasantly imperfect: A weird ‘Superman’ is better than a boring one

By JAKE COYLE
Jul 08, 2025 3:49 pm - It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a … a purple and orange shape-shifting chemical compound? Writer-director James Gunn’s “Superman” was always going to be a strange chemistry of filmmaker and material.
Dining out: Capital Grille’s Generous Pour returns, Barrington Bourbon & Brew Crawl, The Woobles visit Giordano’s

By Rick West
Jul 08, 2025 3:26 pm - Taste six curated wines at The Capital Grille, sip bourbon and craft beer in Barrington Saturday, and get $5 burritos in Des Plaines next week at a new Guzman Y Gomez.
Brother Chimp Brewing bringing award-winning beers to new St. Charles taproom this fall

By Rick West
Jul 08, 2025 2:14 pm - Brother Chimp Brewing is opening a new taproom in St. Charles this fall. The North Aurora brewery won a gold medal in the 2024 World Beer Cup.
Spotlight: Marriott hosts ‘Million Dollar Quartet’ vet in concert

By Barbara Vitello
Jul 08, 2025 2:01 pm - Nat Zegree brings his “Greatest Hits Rockin’ Request Show” to Marriott Theatre for two shows, Griffin stages a solo dramedy, walking plays return to the Morton Arboretum and Paramount revives the classic “True West.”
Fox Valley Orchestra presents John Williams tribute concert

Submitted by Fox Valley Orchestra
Jul 08, 2025 12:00 pm - The Fox Valley Orchestra performs John Williams' iconic movie scores in "John Williams: The GOAT" pops concert on July 20, featuring hits from “Raiders,” “Jurassic Park,” “Harry Potter,” and more.
Oprah Winfrey’s latest book club pick, ‘Culpability,’ delves into AI ethics

By HILLEL ITALIE
Jul 08, 2025 7:38 am - Oprah Winfrey has chosen a novel with a timely theme for her latest book club pick. Bruce Holsinger’s “Culpability” is a family drama that probes the morals and ethics of AI.
Cierra Ortega exits ‘Love Island USA’ villa following backlash over resurfaced racial slur posts

By ITZEL LUNA
Jul 08, 2025 7:16 am - Cierra Ortega, a contestant on this summer’s “Love Island USA” left the villa just a week before the finale of the hit reality series is set to air on Peacock.

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