Entertainment
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Best Bets: Alvin Ailey, KC & The Sunshine Band, Rita Rudner and moreMar 04, 2025 10:52 am - Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to Chicago's Auditorium Theatre, comedian Rita Rudner does standup in Skokie and the Chicago Sinfonietta performs “Opus Serena,” a tribute to tennis star Serena Williams, in Naperville and Chicago.
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Barrington artist performing hometown concert ThursdayMar 04, 2025 8:03 am - Barrington’s Pat McKillen will deliver an intimate hometown concert featuring favorites and new songs from his upcoming project, “Everything Goes” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Barrington’s White House.
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Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s husband of nearly 60 years who inspired ‘Jolene,’ dies at 82
Mar 04, 2025 6:56 am - Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s devoted husband of nearly 60 years who avoided the spotlight and inspired her timeless hit “Jolene,” died Monday. He was 82.
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Where’s the beef at O’Hare, plus a Spirit Airlines check-in switcherooMar 03, 2025 8:07 pm - O'Hare opens new Butcher & the Burger eatery in Terminal 5, while Spirit Airlines check-ins shift to a new location.
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Book Review: Curtis Sittenfeld delivers tender, thought-provoking stories in ‘Show Don’t Tell’
Mar 03, 2025 3:38 pm - With a wink to every writing teacher’s favorite adage, Curtis Sittenfeld’s “Show Don’t Tell” delivers a dozen short stories that will make you think, smile and often nod your head in agreement.
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Side Street Studio Arts celebrates 12 years with art and live performancesMar 03, 2025 1:45 pm - Elgin's Side Street Studio Arts marks 12 years on March 7 with art show, performances, artmaking activities and contest where public and judges vote on artworks to win cash prizes.
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Jimmy Johnson announces retirement after being part of Fox’s NFL coverage for 31 years
Mar 03, 2025 1:07 pm - Jimmy Johnson, who won two Super Bowls and a national championship as a coach, has announced his retirement from Fox Sports after being a part of its NFL coverage for 31 years.
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Fox River Arts Ramble seeks artists and art spaces for 2025 eventMar 03, 2025 12:25 pm - Sign up by March 12 to be a part of the annual Fox River Arts Ramble, returning this year on June 7.
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What to stream: Lady Gaga, Daredevil, the Duchess of Sussex and evil Hugh Grant
Mar 03, 2025 6:00 am - Lady Gaga’s seventh studio album “Mayhem” and a new lifestyle series on Netflix from the Duchess of Sussex called “With Love, Meghan” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
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Ariana Grande goes full Glinda, 'Wicked' bestie Erivo does Elphaba proud in green on Oscars carpet
Mar 02, 2025 10:54 pm - NEW YORK (AP) — Ariana Grande did her Glinda proud in a pale pink stunner, and her “Wicked” bestie Cynthia Erivo honored Elphaba in deep forest green on the Oscars carpet...