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Book Review: Ocean Vuong takes existentialism to deeply intimate level in ‘The Emperor of Gladness’

By DONNA EDWARDS
May 19, 2025 3:26 pm - Ocean Vuong’s new novel follows Hai, 19, as he takes care of Grazina, 81, and works in a fast-casual restaurant to help support them. Told in moments, “The Emperor of Gladness” takes existentialism to a deeply intimate level.
Chicago’s original drummer, Cinderella’s Tom Kiefer and Sister Hazel to play Schaumburg’s Septemberfest

By Eric Peterson
May 19, 2025 2:58 pm - Danny Seraphine & CTA, Cinderella’s Tom Keifer and Sister Hazel will headline the main stage at Schaumburg’s Septemberfest over Labor Day weekend from Saturday, Aug. 30 through Monday, Sept. 1.
89-year-old veteran to lead Aurora’s 157th Memorial Day parade

Submitted by City of Aurora
May 19, 2025 1:55 pm - Local veteran defeats cancer at 89 years old to lead Aurora's 157th Memorial Day parade as grand marshal.
Des Plaines’ Food Truck Round Up rescheduled

Daily Herald report
May 19, 2025 1:48 pm - The Food Truck Round Up scheduled for Tuesday in Des Plaines has been rescheduled to Sept. 9 because inclement weather is expected, officials announced Monday.
Denzel Washington receives surprise honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes premiere for ‘Highest 2 Lowest’

By JAKE COYLE
May 19, 2025 1:16 pm - Denzel Washington sandwiched a whirlwind trip to the Cannes Film Festival, in between Broadway performances, for the premiere of Spike Lee’s “Highest 2 Lowest” on Monday — and was rewarded with a surprise: an honorary Palme d’Or.
Things to do May 23-29: Memorial Day events, Prairie Arts Festival, Gilberts Community Days and more

By Luke Zurawski
May 19, 2025 1:07 pm - Mark your calendar for Memorial Day events throughout the suburbs, Barrington Art Festival, Bluesmobile Cruise Nights, Antioch Taste of Summer, Gilberts Community Days and more happening this week.
Metropolis announces 2025-26 main stage lineup

By Barbara Vitello
May 19, 2025 12:40 pm - Metropolis Performing Arts Centre’s 2025/2026 main stage theater season includes “Grease,” “The Wedding Singer” and “The Wizard of Oz” among others.
Where to find Memorial Day ceremonies and parades

By Luke Zurawski
May 19, 2025 11:50 am - Memorial Day is Monday, May 26. Here are some of the events planned to honor United States military personnel who have given their lives in service of their country.
‘Hamilton’ returns to Chicago in 2026

By Barbara Vitello
May 19, 2025 11:31 am - The record-breaking musical “Hamilton” will return to Chicago in March 2026.
Beloved Algonquin restaurant Short Stacks abruptly closes

By Michelle Meyer
May 19, 2025 11:25 am - Bella’s Short Stacks in downtown Algonquin served customers one last time Friday, May 16, before permanently closing.

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