Entertainment
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New chapters: Biking books serve up armchair adventuresDec 01, 2024 4:00 am - Inclement weather keeping you indoors? Recent biking books, co-reviewed with others, serve up armchair adventures and thoughts on safety as potential stocking stuffers for yourself and others.
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Opening weekend for Aurora’s 18th annual Festival of LightsNov 30, 2024 12:37 am - With one mile of sparking lights and one month of magical nights, the 18th season of the Aurora Festival of Lights drive-thru has now begun.
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Enjoy Victorian style holiday event at Glen Ellyn History Center Dec. 7Nov 29, 2024 10:46 pm - The Glen Ellyn Historical Society is hosting its annual Victorian holiday celebration from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7
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Watch for traffic detours during St. Charles Holiday Homecoming ParadeNov 29, 2024 8:45 pm - The 2024 St. Charles Holiday Homecoming Parade is scheduled to step off at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30.
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Experience holiday family fun ‘Only in Oak Brook’ this seasonNov 29, 2024 7:37 pm - Get ready to enjoy warm hospitality at one of Oak Brook’s seven hotels, each offering an unique experience.
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Retro rebrand under way at Palatine food, music, drink establishmentNov 29, 2024 5:16 pm - A rebrand is coming to Durty Nellie’s, and it’s pure retro. “Nellie’s is returning to its roots and bringing back old favorites — events, menu items, bands and more,” said Jim Dolezal, co-owner of the gastropub and concert hub at 180 N. Smith St., Palatine.
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Our Saviour’s Lutheran in Naperville to host Christmas cantata Dec. 8Nov 29, 2024 4:17 pm - Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Naperville will celebrate the season with a Christmas cantata on Sunday, Dec. 8.
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Mickey Finn’s Brewery welcomes new head chef
Nov 29, 2024 11:57 am - Mickey Finn’s Brewery has a new head chef. AJ McCloud brings more than 20 years of culinary experience, from top-tier restaurants to event dining on the Hollywood scene, according to a news release.
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Yacht rock gets celebrated — smoothly, of course — in new documentary
Nov 29, 2024 10:38 am - Time to relax on the couch and enjoy the smooth sounds of a wrongly mocked music genre: yacht rock. The late-’70s songs of Steely Dan, Michael McDonald and Christopher Cross take center stage Friday in the Max doc “Music Box: Yacht Rock: A DOCKumentary.”
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Libertyville High grad making good on a sweet dreamNov 29, 2024 10:30 am - While many spend a lifetime figuring out what they want to be when they grow up, Shane Wimmer knew from an early age that he wanted to make a career out of creating sweet treats.