Entertainment
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‘M3GAN 2.0’ goes big, maybe too big, to ‘Mission: Impossible’-level existential crisis
Jun 26, 2025 5:30 am - If you want to know how big an upgrade the “M3GAN” sequel has on the original, look no further than the first scene. “M3GAN 2.0” starts at the Turkish-Iranian border — with a murderous rampage in a secret military installation and the presence of Saudi intelligence, with U.S. Defense Department officials covertly watching.
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Wheaton celebrates Independence Day with a week of activitiesJun 25, 2025 9:47 pm - Field of Honor returns to Seven Gables Park from June 28 through July 4, featuring nearly 2,000 flags honoring service people, hometown heroes, and first responders.
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Playing with fire: Arson ignites the Dennis Lehane-created Apple TV+ firebug series ‘Smoke’
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‘All the flavors worked’: Italian sandwich shop opens in Des PlainesJun 25, 2025 8:48 pm - The Des Plaines storefront that formerly was home to B’s Sweet Bites is once again open to customers — but with a new name and a decidedly different menu.
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Concerts June 27 to July 3: Dave Matthews Band, Chris Stapleton, Tyler, the Creator and moreJun 25, 2025 11:52 am - Upcoming concerts this week include Dave Matthews Band, Chris Stapleton, The Roots, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Tyler, the Creator, Jeff Goldblum and The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra and more.
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Sweet relief from summer heat: Leading ladies the reason to see Drury Lane’s ‘Always … Patsy Cline’Jun 25, 2025 10:15 am - Drury Lane Theatre’s revival of the country western jukebox tuner “Always ... Patsy Cline” is a timely treat thanks to fine performances by top-notch singer/actors Aja Alcazar and Bri Sudia.
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Dining out: Summer is salad season, fireworks fun and a totally ’80s dining experienceJun 25, 2025 10:11 am - California Pizza Kitchen has rolled out new salads just in time for summer dining. Plus, some suburban restaurants offer special ways to elevate your fireworks viewing this year.
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Hey Nonny brings in chef with Michelin pedigree to show they’re serious about foodJun 25, 2025 10:06 am - Hey Nonny in Arlington Heights wants people to know they’re as serious about food as they are about music. So much so that they’ve brought in a chef with Michelin-star pedigree to prove it.
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Fourth of July events: Fireworks, festivals, parades, concerts and moreJun 25, 2025 8:58 am - With July 4 falling on a Friday, many suburban towns are hosting festivals, fireworks, parades, concerts and more starting this weekend to get a jump on the celebrations.
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From bumper to bumper, ‘F1’ is Formula One spectacle