Entertainment
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A seasoned conductor agreed to conduct the Wheaton Municipal Band when he turned 100. He just kept his word.
Aug 26, 2025 2:05 pm - Arnald Gabriel, who conducted the U.S. Air Force Band for many years, told the leader of the Wheaton Municipal Band that he would conduct the suburban band when he was 100. Bruce Moss made it happen.
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Best Bets: Elmhurst History Museum opens exhibition on Chicago’s World’s FairAug 26, 2025 1:37 pm - “World of Tomorrow” opens at the Elmhurst History Museum, Rosemont’s Rockin’ in the Park hosts its last concert of the summer, and Highwood celebrates country music and Southern fare at the Nashwood Music and Food Fest.
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Devon Walker exits ‘SNL’ as Lorne Michaels hints at more changes
Aug 26, 2025 12:41 pm - Devon Walker is leaving “Saturday Night Live,” in the first of what could be several cast departures as the storied program prepares for its 51st season.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged
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From ‘The Swamp’ to the Fiji jungle, Schakowsky staffer runs his own campaign on ‘Survivor’Aug 26, 2025 11:18 am - “You’re going to go, and you’re going to win,“ congresswoman tells staffer headed to Fiji island for Survivor Season 49.
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Nourished by Time isn’t your everyday R&B singer
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Local theater troupe premieres original musical ‘These Days’Aug 25, 2025 10:17 pm - The Henry David Theatre Troupe will present the inspirational original musical "These Days" Sept. 19-20 in Aurora. The show explores the meaning of life through one person's career and relationship struggles.
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See a map of safe houses on the Underground Railroad at Sept. 13 programAug 25, 2025 9:25 pm - “Explore the Underground Railroad“ program by Terry Lynch takes you back in time to learn about safe houses in Illinois that provided refuge for slaves on their journey to Canada.
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Daniel Dae Kim is still waiting for his rom-com moment. In the meantime, there’s ‘Butterfly.’
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Rust-Oleum’s public yard sale to benefit Lake County Veterans and Family ServicesAug 25, 2025 5:17 pm - Rust-Oluem Corp. is hosting a public yard sale featuring many transformed furniture pieces from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27 at the company’s development center parking lot, 102 E. Hawthorn Pkwy, Vernon Hills.