Entertainment
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Love letters: Metropolis’ charming ‘Dear Jack, Dear Louise’ chronicles wartime romanceJul 30, 2025 9:30 am - David Moreland and Isabelle Muthiah play two people who fall in love through letters they write each other during World War II in Metropolis Performing Arts Centre’s production of the epistolary dramedy “Dear Jack, Dear Louise.”
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Former WWE boss Vince McMahon is cited for reckless driving in Connecticut crash
Jul 30, 2025 9:29 am - Former WWE CEO Vince McMahon is accused of causing a crash on a Connecticut highway that wrecked his Bentley and damaged two other cars on Thursday, July 24.
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Taste of Roselle returns for 43rd year with music, food and craftsJul 29, 2025 11:07 pm - The annual Taste of Roselle on Aug. 1-3 has musical entertainment, bingo, food vendors, craft fair, and more during the three-day hometown block party on Main Street.
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Things to do Aug. 1-7: Lollapalooza, National Night Out events, Warrenville Summer Daze and moreJul 29, 2025 4:50 pm - Mark your calendar for Lollapalooza, National Night Out events, North Aurora Days, Hampshire Coon Creek Country Days, Warrenville Summer Daze, Festival of the Arts in Libertyville and more happening this week.
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Dining out: Six seltzer medals for Penrose Brewing, National Oyster Day and moreJul 29, 2025 4:49 pm - Penrose Brewing in Geneva recently won six medals at the 2025 U.S. Open Hard Seltzer Championship. Plus, a new McAlister’s Deli is opening in Naperville Aug. 11, and Old Town Pour House is serving up new seasonal menu items.
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Lindenhurst hosts food truck extravaganzaJul 29, 2025 3:21 pm - The village of Lindenhurst is coordinating and hosting a food truck extravaganza from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, at village hall, 2301 E. Sand Lake Road.
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Why Mundelein is banning public comments on town’s Facebook pageJul 29, 2025 2:48 pm - Under a new policy, people can’t comment on official Mundelein Facebook posts.
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Three-peat: Crystal Lake restaurant among 18 suburban eateries honored with Wine Spectator Restaurant AwardsJul 29, 2025 2:17 pm - 1776 Restaurant in Crystal Lake was among four suburban restaurants honored with the Best of Award of Excellence in the recent Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards. Overall, 18 suburban restaurants received recognition.
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A celebrity couple made a horror movie about something truly scary: Relationships
Jul 29, 2025 12:34 pm - Horror movies have exploited any number of human fears over the decades. But credit the millennials with finally tapping into one of the most primal terrors of all: Commitment. That’s exactly what “Together” does.
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Actress to pay homage to ‘Women Who Dared’ at Glen Ellyn History CenterJul 29, 2025 12:15 pm - Actress Jessica Michna will visit the Glen Ellyn History Center this Saturday to share her portrayal of women trailblazers. Michna will present “Women Who Dared,” a progr...