Entertainment
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Where to see fall colors in the suburbsOct 09, 2018 5:58 am - The cooler days of fall signal the end of summer but also the approaching arrival of spectacular autumn colors. And remember, trees aren't the only breathtaking color b...
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Theater spotlight: World War I drama 'Private Peaceful' opens at Greenhouse TheaterOct 09, 2018 5:57 am - Ghost stories The regulars at a rural pub in Ireland swap spooky stories in an attempt to impress a newcomer - a young woman from Dublin who's recently moved to town - i...
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Plan ahead: Mo'Nique, Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl, Hal Ketchum coming to suburbsOct 09, 2018 5:00 am - Oscar winner Comedian and Academy Award-winning actress Mo'Nique (“Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire”) returns for a special engagement of standup performa...
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Lyric Opera Orchestra on strike; performances canceled through SaturdayOct 09, 2018 1:00 am - Lyric Opera of Chicago orchestra members went on strike Tuesday, imperiling the 2018-2019 season days after its opening coproduction of Puccini's "La Boheme." The st...
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Feder: ESPN 1000 celebrates 20 years of 'compelling, entertaining sports talk'Oct 09, 2018 1:00 am - If you happen to be awake before dawn Friday, you might want to head over to Austin's, the popular saloon and eatery in Libertyville, Robert Feder writes. That's the bes...
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Jeff Committee recognizes enduring theaters, including Drury Lane, with special awardOct 09, 2018 12:01 am - Drury Lane Theatre, a suburban mainstay for nearly 80 years (the last 34 in Oakbrook Terrace, the first 45 in Evergreen Park), is among four Chicago-area theaters that w...
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Paranormal group to visit Aurora Regional Fire MuseumOct 08, 2018 11:00 pm - The Aurora Regional Fire Museum will celebrate Halloween early again this year. On Saturday, Oct. 13, from 8 to 11 p.m., the museum will once again welcome local parano...
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ECC to host family-friendly Halloween celebration Oct. 26Oct 08, 2018 11:00 pm - Elgin Community College will host its annual "Boo Bash" (formerly known as "Trunk-or-Treat") on Friday, Oct. 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the college's Building J Events Cent...
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Octo Street to feature local dining, music and more Fest Oct. 13Oct 08, 2018 11:00 pm - Octo Street Fest is a free fall festival on Saturday, Oct. 13 in downtown Aurora. Held on Pinney Street behind "Restaurant Row," Octo Street Fest highlights menu offerin...
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Signal Hill, NSDAR Co-Hosting November Library EventOct 08, 2018 11:00 pm - The Signal Hill, NSDAR, Barrington area chapter, in concert with Ela Area Library in Lake Zurich, will co-host a commemorative education event on Sunday, November 11, 20...