Entertainment
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Bette Midler, Susan Sarandon and Sheryl Lee Ralph of ‘The Fabulous Four’ cherish longtime friends
Jul 26, 2024 3:42 pm - From “Beaches” to “First Wives Club” and “Hocus Pocus,” Bette Midler has starred in a number of projects where women aren't just at the center of the story — but also female friendship is a major theme.
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‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is already breaking box office records, with more possible soon
Jul 26, 2024 11:35 am - "Deadpool and Wolverine" has gotten off to a supercharged start at the box office, breaking the Thursday preview record for an R-rated movie. The comic-book film sold an estimated $38.5 million worth of movie tickets from preview screenings Thursday, Disney said Friday.
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‘Made in England’ is a refresher course for movie lovers
Jul 26, 2024 11:13 am - Presented and narrated by Martin Scorsese, the new documentary “Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger” delves deep into the careers of the two legendary movie makers Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger.
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Burger Throwdown at Buffalo Creek Brewing Sept. 1Jul 26, 2024 8:58 am - The destination brewery set amongst the charming walkways of historic downtown Long Grove, Buffalo Creek Brewing (BCB), is gathering some of the area’s best burger cooks and restaurants for Lake County’s preeminent burger battle on Sept. 1.
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Bier Rock Fest at Buffalo Creek Brewing Aug. 2-3Jul 26, 2024 8:38 am - Buffalo Creek Brewing’s (BCB) biergarten paradise will transform into the suburbs’ hardest rocking concert venue during the second annual Bier Rock Fest.
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Ron Onesti: New Kids on the Block surprise The StylisticsJul 26, 2024 2:00 am - The Stylistics were expecting one “New Kid on the Block,” to join them in concert at The Arcada Theatre. The venue erupted when the whole band joined them onstage, a true melding of two generations of popular music.
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Leilani Asian Fusion to host grand opening in downtown AuroraJul 25, 2024 8:24 pm - Leilani Asian Fusion, a chef-driven experience that explores Filipino and Pan-Asian flavors and traditions, will open to the public on Friday, Aug. 9.
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The DuPage County Fair is back with a full-scale carnival, sheepherding dogs and loads of ice creamJul 25, 2024 6:41 pm - The DuPage County Fair menu is reason enough to visit the grounds this weekend. Of course, there are turkey legs, buckets of lemonade and deep-fried Oreos. Unless you hav...
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The somewhat definitive ranking of Emily Henry novels
Jul 25, 2024 2:20 pm - Emily Henry, then the author of solidly successful but quietly received YA fiction, had run out of things to say about teenagers when she started her first book for adult...
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Wheaton Municipal Band celebrates conductor’s 45th yearJul 25, 2024 2:11 pm - The Wheaton Municipal Band will honor conductor Bruce Moss and his 45th season at the helm of the ensemble with a pair of special concerts.