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Maine West’s spring play, ‘A Monster Calls,’ tackles loss, grief

Submitted by District 207
Apr 21, 2025 10:37 am - Maine West High School’s spring production tackles grief and loss in a coming-of-age play about a boy forced to face his mother's illness.
‘Sinners’ surges past ‘Minecraft’ to lead the box office

By JAKE COYLE
Apr 21, 2025 6:36 am - Brand names, not filmmakers or stars, are said to rule the box office these days. But Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners,” led by twin Michael B. Jordans, proved an exception to modern movie rules, launching with $45.6 million in ticket sales in U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday.
What to Stream: ‘Andor,’ ‘Babygirl’ and new Wu Tang Clan and Willie Nelson music

Apr 21, 2025 5:30 am - The second season of the Star Wars series “Andor” and the streaming release of the Wu Tang Clan’s latest album are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
The Biz Week That Was: Alfresco dining a boon, video gambling expansion, and tariffs threatening higher solar costs

Daily Herald report
Apr 19, 2025 2:01 pm - From ‘ghost town’ to boom town: How Arlington Alfresco kept downtown thriving Their live music venue and gastropub shuttered by a pandemic, Arlington Heights busines...
Thousands participate in annual Naperville Jaycees Great Egg Hunt despite rain

By Brian Hill
Apr 19, 2025 1:50 pm - The Naperville Jaycees Great Egg Hunt was a home run Saturday at Frontier Sports Complex.
In ‘The Wedding Banquet,’ a queer landmark is reborn for today

By JAKE COYLE
Apr 18, 2025 4:14 pm - When filmmaker Andrew Ahn was approached about revisiting “The Wedding Banquet,” he was daunted. But, as the son of Korean immigrants, Ahn, whose movies include “Driveways” and “Fire Island,” felt like he had something to contribute.
Holy Trinity Lutheran to host next stop on Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour April 27

By Jeffrey Neufeld, Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour
Apr 18, 2025 4:14 pm - The next stop on the Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour will be at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church on Sunday, April 27. The instrument featured was built in 1964 by the Austin Organs Inc. of Hartford, Connecticut, and is their opus 2402.
PM Music Center to host grand opening of Mariachi Mercado with a celebration of music, culture

Submitted by Antonette Kanae
Apr 18, 2025 3:33 pm - PM Music Center opens Mariachi Mercado, a new showroom celebrating mariachi music's heritage. The free grand opening event on April 26 will have live music, food, and family activities.
Glenbard East Theatre to bring wit and charm to Oscar Wilde’s ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’

By Nathan Lindquist, Glenbard District 87
Apr 18, 2025 3:07 pm - Glenbard East High School's theater department will perform Oscar Wilde's comedy "The Importance of Being Earnest" on April 24-26. The satirical play follows two young men who create fake identities to escape their obligations and fall in love.
Geneva High brings ‘Seussical’ to life in playful musical romp

By Annaliese Rothaar, Geneva High School Theater Boosters
Apr 18, 2025 2:15 pm - Geneva High School's theater department presents the musical "Seussical," a fun show inspired by the works of Dr. Seuss and featuring memorable songs and characters.

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