Entertainment
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Headlining Windy City Smokeout, Old Dominion isn’t sitting on record-breaking laurels
Jun 18, 2025 8:55 am - When Old Dominion’s eighth group of the year victory broke the tie for consecutive wins at the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards, it changed the record books — but not their perspective. The band releases a new album in August and tours to Chicago’s Windy City Smokeout Friday, July 11.
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Dining out: Portillo’s expands breakfast test, Sicilian- and lobster-themed dinners and moreJun 18, 2025 8:38 am - What’s on suburban menus this week: Breakfast at Portillo’s, a Sicilian cuisine-themed dinner at Niche in Geneva, a lobster boil at Main Street Social in Libertyville, summer seafood at Truluck’s in Rosemont and more.
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Singer R. Kelly alleges mistreatment after hospitalization and prison ‘murder plot’
Jun 18, 2025 6:36 am - R. Kelly collapsed in prison and was hospitalized, attorneys said in court filings this week, adding the details to the singer’s extraordinary allegations of a murder plot by prison officials that he argues require temporary release on home detention. Government lawyers have dismissed the claims as a “fanciful conspiracy.”
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Costume creator to bring historic hats to Glen Ellyn History CenterJun 17, 2025 10:52 pm - Historic costume creator presents "Fedoras to Fascinators" program on historic hats, bringing 30+ years of experience to fun event with actual hat examples.
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Anne Burrell, TV chef who coached the ‘Worst Cooks in America,’ dies at 55
Jun 17, 2025 8:41 pm - TV chef Anne Burrell, who coached culinary fumblers through hundreds of episodes of “Worst Cooks in America,” died Tuesday at her New York home. She was 55.
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Barbecue battle: Chicago restaurant claims Palatine-based Weber infringed its trademark nameJun 17, 2025 5:41 pm - A Chicago barbecue restaurant is taking on grilling giant Weber in a federal trademark dispute.
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Addison Uncorked offers wine, craft beer and live musicJun 17, 2025 5:22 pm - On June 24, join in “Addison Uncorked 2025,” a 21-or-older beverage tasting fundraiser with wine, craft beer, food, raffles, and live music.
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Music lineup announced for Last Fling in NapervilleJun 17, 2025 4:58 pm - Sixteen Candles, Too Hype Crew, 7th heaven and Mike and Joe headline the Naperville Jaycees’ 60th Last Fling over Labor Day weekend.
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Concerts June 20-26: Chase Rice, Diana Krall, Ryan Adams, Lindsey Stirling and moreJun 17, 2025 3:34 pm - Upcoming concerts this week include the Meltin’ Margs Music Festival, Simple Minds, David Foster and Chris Botti, Ryan Adams, Chase Rice, Lindsey Stirling, James Blunt, FKA Twigs and more.
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Free Hokusai Japan Fest features traditional arts and cuisineJun 17, 2025 3:16 pm - A family-friendly "Hokusai Japan Fest" celebrating Japanese culture will be held on Saturday, June 21. Hosted by the Cleve Carney Museum of Art and McAninch Arts Center, it will feature performances, demos, vendors, and more.