Entertainment
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Book Review: Hunted by the FBI and Russian Oligarch, a hedge fund manager flees into the wilderness
Jan 27, 2025 11:34 am - Paul Brightman, a former hedge fund manager, has been keeping a low profile, changing his name to Grant Anderson and making a modest living as a boat builder in a small N...
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Tangled Roots now open at Arboretum of South BarringtonJan 27, 2025 9:52 am - Already a culinary draw, the Arboretum of South Barrington has added another restaurant to its tenant roster.
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Teddy Swims is elated about 2 babies: his upcoming child and ‘Part 2’ album
Jan 27, 2025 8:26 am - Teddy Swims is busier than ever with two babies on the way: The child he’s expecting, and his new album, “I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2).” While he’s excited to talk new music, fatherhood is what elates him.
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A Sundance documentary called ‘The Stringer’ disputes who took AP’s ‘napalm girl’ photo in Vietnam
Jan 27, 2025 6:37 am - After a half-century of public silence, a freelance photographer from Vietnam has asserted he took one of the most renowned and impactful photos of the 20th century — the image of a naked girl fleeing a napalm attack in South Vietnam that has long been credited to a staff photographer from The Associated Press.
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What to stream: ‘Here,’ ‘Babygirl’ and The Weeknd album
Jan 27, 2025 6:00 am - Director Robert Zemeckis’ “Here” with Tom Hanks and Sterling K. Brown returning to TV as a Secret Service agent in “Paradise” are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases.
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Experience the inner workings of the DuPage Symphony Orchestra at free open rehearsalJan 26, 2025 11:29 pm - The DuPage Symphony Orchestra is hosting a free open rehearsal on Feb. 13, featuring guest artist Rose Armbrust Griffin. There will be an instrument petting zoo and treats from MyChef.
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Marmion Academy fundraiser features pancakes, music, and Blues art exhibitJan 26, 2025 11:05 pm - Marmion Academy is hosting a pancake breakfast fundraiser on Feb. 9, featuring student musicians and blues artist Downtown Charlie Brown, as well as “Portraits of Blues Musicians” by Chicago artist Peter Hagerty
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Aurora kicks off inaugural Restaurant WeekJan 26, 2025 9:14 pm - Aurora hosts first Restaurant Week through Feb. 4 with over 50 restaurants offering discounts, prix-fixe menus. Event showcases city's diverse and growing food scene across casual and fine dining establishments.
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Savor the savings during 2025 St. Charles Restaurant WeekJan 26, 2025 9:05 pm - The 2025 St. Charles Restaurant Week on Feb. 3-7 offers 20% discount, gift card giveaway at over 40 local eateries.
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High above the crowd: Ski jumpers soar at 120th Norge tournamentJan 26, 2025 4:54 pm - Thousands made their way to Fox River Grove this weekend to marvel as world-class ski jumpers soared high above the earth during the 120th annual Norge Winter Ski Jump Tournament.