Entertainment
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Linda Lavin, Tony-winning Broadway actor who starred in the sitcom ‘Alice,’ dies at 87
Dec 30, 2024 8:37 am - Linda Lavin, a Tony Award-winning stage actor who became a working-class icon as a paper-hat wearing waitress on the TV sitcom “Alice,” has died. She was 87.
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Geneva’s Niche gets $40K ARPA grant for expansion, renovation
Dec 30, 2024 8:26 am - Niche, at 14 S. Third St., Geneva, is looking to expand into the neighboring space at 12 S. Third St., a currently closed retail space, to create its own boutique to complement the restaurant.
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‘It just kind of took off’: Passion for acai bowls leads to successful business for Libertyville nativeDec 30, 2024 8:20 am - Lolo’s Bowls, a family business that has been operating in Libertyville since 2019, recently opened a second location in Lake Zurich.
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‘It stands for hope’: Jewish community celebrates Hanukkah, finding light amid darknessDec 29, 2024 7:03 pm - Amid rising antisemitism and the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, suburban Jews gathered in Arlington Heights on Sunday to celebrate the victory of light over darkness.
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‘Sonic 3,’ ‘Mufasa’ battle for No. 1 at the holiday box office
Dec 29, 2024 1:37 pm - Two family films dominated the holiday box office this week, with “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” winning the three-day weekend over “Mufasa” by a blue hair.
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Life drawing class Jan. 4 at Des Plaines libraryDec 27, 2024 1:26 pm - Learn to draw the human body in a life drawing class Saturday, Jan. 4, at the Des Plaines Public Library.
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Free movie for kids Jan. 2 at Des Plaines Public LibraryDec 27, 2024 1:25 pm - Kids can enjoy a free showing of the Ben Stiller comedy “Night at the Museum” on Thursday, Jan. 2, at the Des Plaines Public Library.
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Irish Stew plays WinterFest at Volo Bog State Natural AreaDec 27, 2024 1:23 pm - WinterFest will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 12 at Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside.
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Aurora to host Rocket League tournament as part of new esports gaming seriesDec 27, 2024 11:28 am - The city of Aurora will jump into the esports arena with its first Rocket League tournament on Monday. It’s the inaugural event in the Aurora Gaming Series, and city officials say it's the first video game tournament in the country hosted by a local municipality.
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Netflix’s ‘Missing You’ lands in time for New Year binge watch
Dec 27, 2024 11:21 am - It’s Netflix’s resolution every new year to give viewers a headscratcher in January. 2025’s seasonal suspense series is “Missing You,” based on Coben’s 2014 New York Times bestseller.