advertisement

Log Out

Entertainment

How to navigate social media trends without derailing your budget

By Adriana Morga
Oct 01, 2025 10:27 am - From coastal grandma to clean girl aesthetic, microtrends are everywhere on social media, and you’re often encouraged to spend money to participate. Experts warn that while trends can bring happiness, they can also derail financial goals and lead to debt.
McHenry Outdoor raises breast cancer awareness, funds

Submitted by Wolf Wordsmithing
Oct 01, 2025 9:55 am - Oct. 10-11 at the McHenry Outdoor Theater will be all about making some joyful noise on behalf of breast cancer awareness.
Best Bets: ‘Forbidden Forest’ welcomes Harry Potter fans and Naper Settlement celebrates Oktoberfest

By Barbara Vitello
Oct 01, 2025 9:41 am - “Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience” thrills fans starting this weekend, Naper Settlement hosts Oktoberfest, Karen Mason headlines a special tribute to Davenport’s at the Skokie Theatre, and “Carmina Burana” comes to the MAC.
‘Groovy’: Colorful outdoor art installations transform the Tri-Cities

By Dave Heun
Oct 01, 2025 9:29 am - The Terrain Exhibitions art festival started in Oak Park and has spread to other cities, including Geneva, where residents are hosting artwork in their front yards through Nov. 15.
Stephen King is the most banned author in US schools, PEN report says

By HILLEL ITALIE
Oct 01, 2025 8:56 am - A new report on book bans in U.S. schools, PEN America’s “Banned in the USA,” finds Stephen King as the author most likely to be censored.
Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ is almost here. Here’s what to know.

By MARIA SHERMAN
Oct 01, 2025 8:41 am - Lights, camera, action. Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” arrives Friday. Are you ready for it?
Monochronicle curating Aurora’s second annual Lumenaura, an art & light festival

By Jon Zaghloul, City of Aurora
Oct 01, 2025 7:15 am - Aurora’s second annual Lumenaura on Oct. 10-26 featuring cutting-edge light installations and interactive experiences by national and international artists.It showcases innovative artworks like responsive light sculptures, laser graffiti, enchanted fountains, and installations that react to human presence, transforming public spaces.
Oktoberfest celebration at Naper Settlement: Beer, brats, and live music

By Denise Wilt, Naper Settlement
Sep 30, 2025 11:50 pm - Naper Settlement's annual Oktoberfest features traditional German cuisine, beer, and music on Oct. 3-4.
Batavia Art League begins its second year

By Lisa Youngdahl, Batavia Art League
Sep 30, 2025 9:34 pm - The Batavia Art League welcomes anyone interested in creating art and embraces all mediums, with past activities including watercolor, colored pencil, clay tutorials, and visiting art exhibits
Neko Case’s ‘formidable’ new album invites multiple musicians for a big sound

By DAVID BAUDER
Sep 30, 2025 4:01 pm - If Neko Case had just one word to describe her first solo album in seven years, she would settle on “formidable.” Hear for yourself when Case headlines Chicago’s Salt Shed Indoors at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16.

Showing 1,101-1,110 of 36,025 previous next