Entertainment
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What to stream: Vanessa Kirby, Maroon 5, Madden NFL 26, Alicia Silverstone and ‘The Chicken Sisters’
Aug 13, 2025 7:34 am - Vanessa Kirby starring in the gritty film “Night Always Comes,” about the aspirations of home ownership, and Alicia Silverstone leading a new TV crime drama called “Irish Blood” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
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How to watch Taylor Swift’s first appearance on the Kelces’ ‘New Heights’ podcast
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From drive-in to fly-in: A canopy’s quirky taleAug 13, 2025 4:00 am - The canopy that once sheltered Rex's Driv-In restaurant in St. Charles has played an important role in the history of the Fox Valley Aero Club.
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Beyoncé wins first Emmy, for ‘Beyoncé Bowl’ halftime show
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Helen Plum Library presents Chris Vallillo’s ‘Oh Freedom!’ songsAug 12, 2025 6:51 pm - Award-winning roots musician Chris Vallillo will bring his show "Oh Freedom! Songs of the Civil Rights Movement" to the Helen Plum Library on Aug. 18.
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Danielle Spencer, who played little sister Dee on ‘What’s Happening!!,’ dies at 60
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Spotlight: Elgin’s Janus updates ‘School for Lies’ and Aurora’s Paramount stages ‘Come From Away’Aug 12, 2025 4:17 pm - Janus Theatre stages a contemporary take on Moliere’s 17th-century satire “School for Lies” and Paramount Theatre presents the regional premiere of the musical “Come From Away.”
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Conjuring nightmares: Six Flags Great America’s Fright Fest unveils new thrills, haunted mazesAug 12, 2025 4:14 pm - Roller coaster buffs will have to hurry to ride Raging Bull before it temporarily closes for a full repaint, but there are plenty of other big events, including new Fright Fest haunts, planned for visitors to Six Flags Great America in Gurnee.
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Dining out: Lobster festival at Shaw’s, nose-to-tail dinner at Niche and moreAug 12, 2025 4:10 pm - It’s peak lobster season and Shaw’s Crab House in Schaumburg has some limited-time menu offerings starting Friday. And Niche in Geneva is holding a nose-to-tail dinner celebrating the pig.
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Things to do Aug. 15-21: Little Bear Ribfest, Naper Nights, Elburn Days and moreAug 12, 2025 2:28 pm - Mark your calendar for Little Bear Ribfest, Naper Nights, Moose Cruise Nights, Grayslake SummerFest, Elburn Days, Bloody Mary Fest and more happening this week.