Entertainment
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Northside Brass Quintet presents ‘Brass Brilliance’ in historic St. Charles churchSep 24, 2025 12:22 am - Experience the versatility and power of brass instruments with the Northside Brass Quintet's Sept. 28 concert, featuring a mix of repertoire from fanfares to classics.
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‘Are there sharks?’ Schakowsky aide tries to win votes in tropical ‘Survivor’ premiereSep 23, 2025 7:44 pm - Among the 18 contestants competing for $1 million on the new season of “Survivor” is U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky’s communications director, Alex Moore. Set in Fiji, the reality show’s 49th season debuts Wednesday.
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Former Illinois public health director among speakers scheduled for TEDx in Arlington HeightsSep 23, 2025 6:33 pm - Dr. Ngozi Ezike, former director of the Illinois Department of Public Health during the pandemic, will be among the speakers at the TEDxArlington Heights conference on Oct. 4.
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Violist-piano duo to be featured at St. Charles concert seriesSep 23, 2025 5:33 pm - The St. Charles Public Library is hosting a concert featuring violist Daniela Bisenius and pianist Bobby Schiff on Oct. 5.
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Dining out: Oktoberfest, free bagels for Jeffs, Pizza Cook Off at Abt and moreSep 23, 2025 3:18 pm - Oktoberfest is in full swing at suburban restaurants, all Jeffs can get a free bagel in Downers Grove Friday, Breast Cancer Awareness month specials are on the menu in Naperville, and there’s a zero-proof pairing dinner in Wauconda and a pizza throwdown at Abt.
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Concerts Sept. 26 to Oct. 2: Brian McKnight, Morrissey, Queens of the Stone Age and moreSep 23, 2025 12:49 pm - Upcoming concerts this week include Brian McKnight, Corinne Bailey Rae, The World of Hans Zimmer “A New Dimension,” Morrissey, Queens of the Stone Age, Cornerstones of Rock and more.
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Portillo’s CEO out as company transitions under activist investorSep 23, 2025 11:29 am - Portillo’s Inc., the fast-casual restaurant concept known for its menu of Chicago-style favorites, is transitioning to new leadership after company president and Chief Executive Officer Michael Osanloo resigned, officials announced Monday.
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Things to do Sept. 26 to Oct. 2: Long Grove Apple Fest, Huntley Fall Fest, Oktoberfests and moreSep 23, 2025 11:18 am - Mark your calendar for the Long Grove Apple Fest, Jack O’Lantern World, Huntley Fall Fest, Celebración de los Árboles at Morton Arboretum, Oktoberfests across the suburbs, Pumpkin Fest at Cosley Zoo and more happening this week.
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‘Born in blues’: Mud Morganfield hits Hey Nonny on the heels of his new albumSep 23, 2025 11:09 am - Mud Morganfield, Muddy Waters’ eldest son and a chip off the old block, headlines a CD release party Saturday, Sept. 27, for his new album, “Deep Mud,” at Hey Nonny in Arlington Heights.
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Spotlight: ‘Drunk Dracula’ monster mashup and Elgin’s Fringe Fest continuesSep 23, 2025 10:46 am - The monster mashup “Drunk Dracula” opens, Elgin’s Fringe Festival continues, Oil Lamp Theater revives the 1938 suspense drama “Gaslight,” and Iambe Theatre stages an all-female production of Shakespeare’s comedy “Love’s Labour’s Lost.”