Entertainment
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Downtown Batavia revives a storied tradition at 2025 Boo Boo DaysJun 30, 2025 11:10 am - Batavia MainStreet is bringing back “Boo Boo Days,” a throwback celebration with vintage ads, retro cocktails, and small-town charm during Windmill City Festival, July 11-13.
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Barrington to celebrate Fourth of July — and 10th anniversary of Barrington’s White HouseJun 30, 2025 11:05 am - Barrington’s Fourth of July celebration will include the usual traditions of a parade, fireworks and brat tent, as well as a special open house to mark the 10th anniversary of Barrington’s White House.
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Mount Prospect’s 4th of July Festival to feature Latin music showcaseJun 30, 2025 10:35 am - A Latin music showcase Sunday will add flair to the Mount Prospect Lions Club’s 86th annual 4th of July Festival taking place July 3-6 at Melas Park.
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Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest a summer classicJun 30, 2025 10:33 am - They say the classics never get old. That may explain the enduring popularity of the Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest.
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What to stream: Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners,’ a Kesha album, ‘SharkFest’ and John Cena with Idris Elba
Jun 30, 2025 5:30 am - Ryan Coogler’s guts-spilling vampire film “Sinners” and Kesha enjoying her freedom on her first new album since she left her old label are some of the new films, music, shows and games headed to a device near you.
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Full speed ahead: ‘F1’ opens with $55 million, delivering Apple its biggest big-screen hit
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High bacteria levels close beaches in Lake, McHenry countiesJun 29, 2025 10:42 am - Several beaches in Lake and McHenry counties remained closed for another day Sunday due to high bacteria levels.
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‘A sight to behold’: 2,025 flags fly in Wheaton’s Field of HonorJun 28, 2025 1:12 pm - More than 2,000 American flags were put up on Saturday for Wheaton’s Field of Honor, which will be on display at Seven Gables Park until July 4.
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St. Charles Arts Council hosting ‘Summerscapes’ art exhibitJun 27, 2025 4:49 pm - The St. Charles Arts Council is an artists’ reception on July 19 for the new juried "Summerscapes" art exhibit featuring scenes of summer by area artists.
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Blufish Sushi aiming for August opening of its fourth suburban location in SchaumburgJun 27, 2025 3:40 pm - A long-awaited Blufish Sushi restaurant is expected to open in Schaumburg in August, with time left this summer to take advantage of the building’s outdoor patio.