Entertainment
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David Johansen, singer from the seminal punk band the New York Dolls, dies at 75
Mar 01, 2025 9:10 pm - NEW YORK — David Johansen, the wiry, gravelly-voiced singer and last surviving member of the glam and protopunk band the New York Dolls who later performed as his campy, ...
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Making music: 40 years of Jazz in the MeadowsMar 01, 2025 5:31 pm - The 40th annual Jazz in the Meadows music festival took place Saturday at Rolling Meadows High School, with performances from up to 50 schools.
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Sweet treat: ‘Waitress’ regional premiere features leading lady’s star turnFeb 28, 2025 11:29 am - Michelle Lauto delivers a showstopping performance as Jenna, the titular “Waitress” in Paramount Theatre’s highly entertaining regional premiere of the warmhearted tuner.
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Oscars producers promise fresh energy, big stars and surprises
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Ron Onesti: Let the memories keep you ‘Up!’Feb 28, 2025 3:45 am - During these crazy times, I think what has kept me in the ballgame with hope and inspiration has been the memories. They have always been important, but now more than ever, they should be used as much as a tool for survival as they are reminiscent thoughts.
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Reimagined ‘Fraggle Rock’ a production for all agesFeb 27, 2025 4:00 pm - The whimsical, underground world of Fraggle Rock comes to life once again with puppeteers and self-proclaimed fanatics of the 1980s-era popular children’s TV show delivering a live performance to capture audiences of all ages.
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Illinois National Guard soldier featured in documentary ‘Brothers After War’Feb 27, 2025 3:59 pm - Illinois Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Quentin Corrington is featured in the new "Brothers After War," discussing his 2020 deployment, reasons for joining the military, and his uncles' influence.
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Katy Perry, Gayle King to fly to space on Blue Origin’s all-women flight
Feb 27, 2025 2:38 pm - Pop star Katy Perry and CBS’s Gayle King are set to fly to space alongside Jeff Bezos’ fiancée Lauren Sánchez, on an upcoming all-women flight of Blue Origin’s tourist rocket.
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Fox River Grove looks to lock down developer for Block B; Lord of Beers tap house to open
Feb 27, 2025 2:27 pm - Fox River Grove’s plans for residential and commercial growth are underway as the village announced a developer for the recently demolished Block B site and completes construction on rental homes near Route 22.
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Latin Grammy winner brings traditional Mexican flavors to Aurora with new restaurantFeb 27, 2025 2:20 pm - Latin Grammy Award-winner Memo Ibarra, lead singer of the music group Alacranes Musical, has opened a new business venture in his hometown Aurora.