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25 seasons in, with more to come, Christopher Bell has built the Grant Park Chorus into Chicago’s finest

By Hannah Edgar | For the Chicago Tribune
Jul 07, 2026 4:08 pm - Christopher Bell lives for double-takes. The Grant Park Music Festival attracts vocal soloists who have sung on the world’s most prestigious stages. Dress rehearsals are ...
Lombard’s Music on Maple Series continues July 10

By Alison Costanzo, Lombard Historical Society
Jul 06, 2026 11:10 pm - The Lombard Historical Society's Music on Maple Street continues with Dave Hiltebrand on July 10 and Dawn Xiana Moon on Aug. 14 at the Bill Mueller Memorial Gazebo.
Lords Park Summer Concert Series features the Outset Trio on July 13

Submitted by Chamber Music on the Fox
Jul 06, 2026 11:27 am - The Lords Park Summer Concert Series continues July 13 with the Outset Trio performing composer Mark O'Connor's music that blends bluegrass, country, jazz, and classical. The trio of violin, viola, and double bass met at the Civic Orchestra of Chicago and were inspired by their mentor Yo-Yo Ma.
‘Music, laughter and memories’: Windmill City Festival returns this week to Batavia Riverwalk

By Gail Gaboda, Batavia Park District
Jul 05, 2026 7:38 pm - The Windmill City Festival, Batavia's signature summer celebration, returns July 10-12 with three days of free family entertainment at the Batavia Riverwalk.
‘Not enough to stop the party’: Socked by storms, Bartlett marches on

By Steve Zalusky
Jul 05, 2026 6:50 pm - Bartlett, which has been pounded by thunderstorms, floods and even tornadoes in recent days, staged a comeback with a triumphant Fourth of July weekend parade Sunday.
Joey Chestnut eats 66 hot dogs to again claim Mustard Belt at Nathan’s Famous contest

By SAFIYAH RIDDLE
Jul 05, 2026 8:14 am - Crowds gathered in the sweltering heat Saturday to celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday by watching famed competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut defend his world hot dog eating championship in Coney Island, where he downed 66 hot dogs in just 10 minutes. Miki Sudo defended her title as well in the women’s division.
‘Parades are cool:’ Arlington Heights parade is patriotic fun

By Susan Sarkauskas
Jul 04, 2026 3:02 pm - The Frontier Days Fourth of July Parade in Arlington Heights was a hit with young and old alike Saturday.
‘It’s Wauconda’s project’: Help sought to keep cameras rolling for popular highlight show

By Mick Zawislak
Jul 04, 2026 11:00 am - Imagine the morning announcements from your high school days infused with gags and schtick delivered on slick videos by two regular guys with infectious energy and genuine enthusiasm.That’s one way to describe Wauconda Highlights.
Hot dog eating champs seek to repeat in Nathan’s Famous contest

Jul 04, 2026 7:49 am - The Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest marks the United States’ 250th birthday with chomp and circumstance Saturday after an eventful year for the annual wiener showdown and one of its stars.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married in elaborate Madison Square Garden ceremony

By KIMBERLEE KRUESI, JAKE OFFENHARTZ and ANDREW DALTON
Jul 03, 2026 7:25 pm - Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married Friday night at Madison Square Garden, where actor Adam Sandler was the surprising officiant at a star-packed ceremony.

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