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Best bets: From Mannheim Steamroller to classical to rockabilly, holiday sounds fill the air

By Barbara Vitello
Dec 15, 2025 5:33 pm - Sounds of the season fill the air, including “Mannheim Steamroller Christmas” at Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre, Chicago Sinfonietta in Naperville, rockabilly musician Zachary Stevenson in Schaumburg and jazz quartet The Tom-Toms in Arlington Heights.
‘General Hospital’ star Anthony Geary of Luke and Laura fame dies at 78

Dec 15, 2025 4:46 pm - Anthony Geary, who rose to fame in the 1970s and ’80s as half the daytime TV super couple Luke and Laura on “General Hospital,” has died. He was 78.
Elton John tribute comes to Raue Center stage Dec. 27

By Michele Vazquez, Raue Center for the Arts
Dec 15, 2025 2:29 pm - Elton Rohn is set to perform at Raue Center For the Arts on Dec. 27. Frontman Ron Camilleri's performance is so convincing that Elton John's own bandmates have praised him, with Davey Johnstone calling them "the best '70s Elton John tribute in the world."
This smoky cocktail channels the Negroni with a surprising ingredient

By M. Carrie Allan
Dec 15, 2025 1:32 pm - “What should you drink at the beach once summer breezes turn into crisp autumn winds?” The answer: Mushrooms. Hey. Wait. Where are you going?
Rob Reiner once made a film with his son Nick, now suspected of killing parents

By ANDREW DALTON
Dec 15, 2025 1:26 pm - A decade before 32-year-old Nick Reiner was arrested and booked on suspicion of killing his parents, he and father Rob Reiner appeared to have reset their relationship after years of his son’s addiction struggles as a teen.
Spotlight: Practical Theatre Company toasts 2025 in annual revue

By Barbara Vitello
Dec 15, 2025 10:25 am - Close out 2025 with some laughs courtesy of Practical Theatre Company and Chris O’Connor headlining Chicago Improv in Schaumburg and Steve Rannazzisi playing Zanies in Rosemont.
Students’ artistic vision shines at Kane County photo contest

By Justin Sampson, Kane County Regional Office of Education
Dec 15, 2025 10:08 am - The Kane County Regional Office of Education recognized exceptional student artists at the annual reception for the countywide Student Photography Contest. The contest saw a record engagement with over 2,700 photo submissions from 17 high schools across nine weeks.
Things to do Dec. 19-25: Light shows, ‘The Nutcracker,’ Christmas concerts, holiday events and more

By Luke Zurawski
Dec 15, 2025 9:42 am - Make plans for multiple productions of “The Nutcracker,” Christmas concerts throughout the suburbs, holiday light shows, markets and craft fairs and more.
Rob Reiner’s son Nick arrested after director and his wife found murdered at their home

By CHRISTOPHER WEBER and MIKE BALSAMO
Dec 15, 2025 7:36 am - Rob Reiner’s younger son, Nick Reiner, was in custody Monday after being booked for what investigators believe was the fatal stabbing of the director-actor and his wife at their Los Angeles home a day earlier, authorities said.
35 countries will compete in next year’s Eurovision Song Contest after 5 countries announce boycott

By JAMEY KEATEN
Dec 15, 2025 7:19 am - Organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest on Monday announced a final list of 35 countries that will take part in the glitzy pop-music gala next year, after five countries said they would boycott due to discord over Israel’s participation.

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