Entertainment
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Concerts June 5-11: Lee Brice, Don Toliver, Jimmy Eat World, Lupe Fiasco and moreJun 02, 2026 5:20 pm - Upcoming concerts include Lee Brice at the Genesee Theatre, BoDeans at the Des Plaines Theatre, Don Toliver at the United Center, Jimmy Eat World at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island and more.
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‘Raise Your Flag’ at the June 6 Elgin Pride Parade and FestivalJun 02, 2026 5:10 pm - Elgin Pride’s fourth annual Pride Parade and Festival on Saturday, June 6, features a family-friendly parade followed by a free festival in Festival Park featuring LGBTQ+ performers, vendors, and food.
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Windy City Bulls confirm 6 home game dates for 10th anniversary season in Hoffman EstatesJun 02, 2026 4:08 pm - The Windy City Bulls, the NBA G League affiliate of the Chicago Bulls, has announced six confirmed home game dates as a preview to the team’s 10th anniversary season at Hoffman Estates’ Now Arena.
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Things to do June 5-11: Cream of Wheaton, Roselle Lions Rose Festival, Chicago Blues Fest and moreJun 02, 2026 3:56 pm - Mark your calendar for Cream of Wheaton, Roselle Lions Rose Festival, Chicago Blues Festival, Mundelein Craft Beer Festival, Eid Fest, Rosemont UnCorked Wine Festival, Illinois Home Show and more.
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Dining out: Shota meal at Portillo’s and Cinco De Drinko at Fat Rosie’sJun 02, 2026 1:25 pm - Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga shares his favorite order from Portillo’s, Fat Rosie’s is launching Cinco De Drinko on the fifth of every month, and there’s a new craft soda and sandwich shop opening in Antioch.
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Nate Bargatze’s PG movie is a throwback — and that’s the point
Jun 02, 2026 12:01 pm - There’s one important thing to know about Nate Bargatze: He isn’t edgy. The clean humor found in his specials is Bargatze’s not-so-secret weapon, making him the highest-grossing stand-up in 2025. Now he’s bringing his cultural sway to movie theaters with “The Breadwinner.”
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BTS, Cardi B, Lainey Wilson, Muse, Snoop Dogg and others will perform at iHeartRadio Music Festival
Jun 02, 2026 7:18 am - K-pop band BTS, Benson Boone, Cardi B, Lainey Wilson, Major Lazer, Muse, Snoop Dogg and Zara Larsson are among the performers this fall at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas. It will be broadcast live.
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Cream of Wheaton kicks off summer with live music, carnival and family funJun 02, 2026 12:05 am - Cream of Wheaton festival returns June 4-7 at Memorial Park and downtown Wheaton, featuring four days of live music, food vendors, beer garden, carnival rides, kids' activities, business expo, arts & crafts fair, and Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals.
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Santana tribute band to kick off Hanover Township Summer Concert Series June 11Jun 01, 2026 5:11 pm - Hanover Township’s free Summer Concert Series will kick off at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 11 at the Izaak Walton Reserve outdoor amphitheater at 899 Jay Street in Elgin with a performance by Fuze Band.
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St. Charles Fine Art Show debuts Susan K. McDowell Best of Show AwardJun 01, 2026 1:53 pm - The 28th Annual St. Charles Fine Art Show featured over 110 artists and introduced the Susan K. McDowell Best of Show Award, named after the event's founder who has chaired it since 1999.