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Community concert at Batavia Library supports Interfaith Food Pantry & Clothes Closet June 22

Submitted by Loretta Sawyer
Jun 04, 2025 1:00 pm - Award-winning folk singer Mark Dvorak will perform at the Batavia Public Library on June 22 to support the Interfaith Food Pantry and Clothes Closet through a collaboration with Music & Potlucks.
Pop singer Jessie J says she has been diagnosed with early breast cancer

By MARIA SHERMAN
Jun 04, 2025 12:54 pm - The English pop singer Jessie J says she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and will undergo surgery after her performance at the London music festival Capital’s Summertime Ball next weekend.
Santana tribute band to kick of Hanover Township concert series in Elgin

Submitted by Hanover Township
Jun 04, 2025 12:32 pm - Hanover Township’s free Summer Concert Series will kick off at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 12 at the Izaak Walton Reserve outdoor amphitheater at 899 Jay Street in Elgin with a performance by Santana tribute act Fuze Band.
Lombard Historical Society’s first Wedding Expo to feature fashion show with vintage and modern dresses

By Caitlyn Dixon, Lombard Historical Society
Jun 04, 2025 11:39 am - The Lombard Historical Society is hosting its first Wedding Expo on June 7, featuring historical venues, local vendors, fashion shows, and tours of the Victorian Cottage and Carriage House.
Elgin hosts free concerts under the stars this summer

Submitted by City of Elgin
Jun 04, 2025 11:10 am - Get ready to dance and sing along this summer! Elgin brings back its free Thursday night concert series June 5-Aug. 14, with performances by the ESO Brass Quintet, Rosie & the Rivets, Libido Funk Circus and more.
Rock band Heart offering reward for instruments stolen from New Jersey venue

Jun 04, 2025 9:55 am - Two irreplaceable instruments owned by members of the rock band Heart were stolen from a venue in New Jersey last weekend as the group prepared to launch a nationwide tour, and the musicians are now offering a reward for information leading to their return.
Snack Wrap unwrapped: Here’s why McDonald’s is bringing back a fan favorite July 10

By DEE-ANN DURBIN
Jun 04, 2025 9:10 am - McDonald's says it's bringing back a menu item it discontinued nearly a decade ago. The Chicago burger giant confirmed on Tuesday that Snack Wraps will return to its U.S. menu on July 10.
Theo’s ‘Diana’ a tribute to beloved artistic director

By Barbara Vitello
Jun 04, 2025 9:09 am - Brenda Didier, co-director/choreographer of Theo’s regional premiere of “Diana: The Musical,” suspected the show might be co-director Fred Anzevino’s last. It was, as the longtime Chicago-area theater veteran died April 28, days after rehearsals began. Didier and the creative team and cast proceeded with the show in his honor.
Axe throwing anyone? Libertyville restaurant draws attention weeks before debut

By Mick Zawislak
Jun 04, 2025 8:46 am - Mid-July is the target opening for Up North Axe & Tap in downtown Libertyville but curious passersby already have been peering in the windows to get a look at what’s taking shape.
Finding sanctuary: Janelle Monáe hopes to ‘be a refuge’ for fans during Saturday’s Ravinia concert

By Chris Kelly
Jun 04, 2025 8:03 am - As a child, Janelle Monáe had nightmares about two people: Grace Jones and Prince. In time Monáe would become both a friend and an artistic heir to the two iconic musicians. On Saturday, June 7, she’s performing a double bill with Jones at Ravinia Festival.

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