Entertainment
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Six Flags’ anniversary bash marks 50 years of memories and funMay 29, 2026 2:55 pm - Six Flags Great America in Gurnee opened for the season April 25 but the date of the park’s debut 50 years ago as Marriott’s Great America was marked Friday with fanfare and special attractions to celebrate the milestone and memories.
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Des Plaines Public Library launching reading program with partyMay 29, 2026 2:44 pm - The Des Plaines Public Library will launch its summer reading challenge with an all-ages party Tuesday, June 9.
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‘The start of something great’: Mural being planned in downtown Des PlainesMay 29, 2026 1:42 pm - A mural soon could adorn the side of a prominent building in downtown Des Plaines.
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What to know about the artists backing out of the Freedom 250 concerts
May 29, 2026 1:32 pm - On Wednesday, Freedom 250 announced that Bret Michaels, the Commodores and Martina McBride would be among the musical performers, some of whom were slated for an “I Love the ’90s” show on June 26. But by late Thursday, Michaels, the Commodores and McBride had dropped out, as did Morris Day and Young MC.
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What you need to know about the iconic Big Boy locomotive’s visit to West ChicagoMay 29, 2026 12:45 pm - Thousands of people will descend upon West Chicago on Wednesday, June 3, for the public display of Big Boy No. 4014, the largest operating steam locomotive in the world.
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St. Charles doubles Unwind Wednesday summer concert seriesMay 29, 2026 12:02 am - St. Charles Business Alliance announces the return of Unwind Wednesday for its second season, doubling from last year with events on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from June through August.
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Lombard’s Peck Homestead launches free weekly drop-in activities through JulyMay 28, 2026 11:13 pm - The Sheldon Peck Homestead in Lombard offers free summer programs including Art @ the Peck on Tuesdays and Hands On History on Thursdays from June through July, featuring activities for all ages.
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Open house at Butterfield School features contents of 1976 time capsuleMay 28, 2026 6:03 pm - At least for a few hours Saturday, Butterfield School in Libertyville will belong to the disco era with ’70s music playing and objects collected and buried a half century ago on display for alumni and community review.
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‘Rinse and repeat’: Buffalo Grove Pride Parade heading into its eighth yearMay 28, 2026 5:15 pm - The eighth Buffalo Grove Family Friendly Pride Parade is happening Sunday, June 7.
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Ten years later, the cult of ‘The Nice Guys’ keeps growing