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Drury Lane delivers stylish revival of classic suspense thriller ‘Dial M for Murder’

By Barbara Vitello
Sep 11, 2025 11:20 am - Drury Lane Theatre delivers a stylish, wonderfully designed revival of “Dial M for Murder,” Jeffrey Hatcher’s taut examination of greed, sex, jealousy and revenge adapted from Frederick Knott’s classic 1952 suspense thriller.
Grand, indeed: The Crawleys — and their matriarch — get a loving send-off in final ‘Downton Abbey’

By JOCELYN NOVECK
Sep 11, 2025 6:11 am - Change comes slowly to the Downton Abbey universe and its Crawley family. Just watch Robert Crawley go flat-hunting in London. Wait, what? FLAT-HUNTING? Well, yes, and it’s the most amusing scene in “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale.”
So much for 11. ‘Spinal Tap II’ barely registers a 4.

By MARK KENNEDY
Sep 11, 2025 6:11 am - In an early scene from “Spinal Tap II: The End Continues,” the blisteringly obtuse Nigel Tufnel asks his wife a question after he and his bandmates have reunited after many years: “I don't know whether this was a good idea or not.” Fans may ask that very same question.
Geneva Park District hosts 17th annual Autumn Fair at Peck Farm Park

By Laura Sprague, Geneva Park District
Sep 10, 2025 10:24 pm - The Geneva Park District Foundation is hosting its 17th annual Autumn Fair on Sept. 20 at Peck Farm Park, featuring family activities, entertainment, the butterfly house, and a petting zoo.
ECC Writers Center hosts Fall Reading Series with acclaimed writers

Submitted by ECC Writers Center
Sep 10, 2025 10:11 pm - Elgin Community College's Writers Center will host its Fall 2025 Reading Series featuring poet Diego Baez, novelist Gerardo Sámano Córdova, and essayist Rachel Cohen.
Award-winning Chicago restaurant avec coming to the suburbs

Daily Herald report
Sep 10, 2025 4:58 pm - One of Chicago’s most noted restaurants — avec — is opening its first suburban location this spring.
Bell Works in Hoffman Estates to hold Block Party Sept. 17

Daily Herald report
Sep 10, 2025 3:48 pm - Bell Works Chicagoland in Hoffman Estates will hosts its first Block Party from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17.
Emergency dental work prompts an unlikely rom-com in ‘The Baltimorons’

By JAKE COYLE
Sep 10, 2025 3:32 pm - “The Baltimorons” is one of those little movies you might stumble across and be surprised that it hooks you. It does so despite — or more likely because — of its complete lack of flashiness or any self-evident attempt to “hook you.” Instead, it manages that simply with low-key charm and a warm, unpretentious humanity.
Concerts Sept. 12-18: Lady Gaga, Haim, Pixies and more

By Luke Zurawski
Sep 10, 2025 1:41 pm - Upcoming concerts this week include Lady Gaga, Haim, Pixies, Billy Bob Thornton and The Boxmasters, Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, Mt. Joy, X Ambassadors and more.
Historical society celebrates 80th anniversary of VE Day with Victory Dance

Submitted by McHenry County Historical Society
Sep 10, 2025 1:17 pm - The McHenry County Historical Society and Museum invites the community to a special Victory Dance on Saturday, Sept. 13, commemorating the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.

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