Entertainment
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Hoffman Estates’ Unity Day to celebrate community’s culturesMay 23, 2025 4:10 pm - The village of Hoffman Estates’ Cultural Awareness Commission will host this year’s Unity Day: Festival of Cultures from noon to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 31 at village hall, 1900 Hassell Road.
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Mundelein to celebrate Mexican American community with new sculptureMay 23, 2025 1:39 pm - Mundelein will honor its Mexican American community with a sculpture in the downtown area.
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Billy Joel cancels tour after being diagnosed with a brain disorder
May 23, 2025 1:27 pm - Billy Joel has canceled all his upcoming concerts across North America and England after being diagnosed with fluid buildup in his brain that has affected his “hearing, vision and balance.”
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Des Plaines concert band to play June 1May 23, 2025 12:30 pm - The Des Plaines Community Concert Band will perform Sunday, June 1, in Des Plaines.
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Open Door Health Center of Illinois seeks volunteers for Pride, Juneteenth festivitiesMay 23, 2025 10:58 am - Open Door Health Center of Illinois is participating in Pride and Juneteenth celebrations in Elgin and Aurora. Volunteers are needed to decorate vehicles, walk in the parade, or join in the outreach.
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Serviceable melodrama ‘Last Rodeo’ saved by the bull riding
May 23, 2025 10:45 am - The vicarious tension and excitement of the PBR league is the best part of “The Last Rodeo,” which stars Neal McDonough as Joe Wainwright, a retired rider who decides to return for one last ride to pay for lifesaving surgery for an ailing loved one.
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Ron Onesti: Raindrops always make me think of B.J. ThomasMay 23, 2025 5:00 am - It’s been about four years since we lost our good friend, B.J. Thomas. I remember him smoking regularly, until he was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer. It was a quick exit for him, and a huge blow to all who loved him and the gift of his music.
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‘It looks beautiful’: Historic Arcada Theatre organ gets repairs, upgradesMay 23, 2025 5:00 am - The historic pipe organ at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles is being refurbished by the Chicago Area Theatre Organ Enthusiasts, with plans to reinstall it in time for the theater's 100th anniversary next year.
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Northwest Concert Band hosts Summer Concert SeriesMay 23, 2025 12:03 am - The Northwest Concert Band invites the community to its 2025 free Summer Concert series at the Community Church of Rolling Meadows, starting June 16.
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Elmhurst AAUW begins collection for annual book saleMay 22, 2025 11:12 pm - The AAUW Elmhurst Branch will begin collecting donations on Monday, June 9, of used books, CDs, LPs, and DVDs for its annual Used Book Sale. Collection barrels for dona...