Entertainment
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Historic American flag returns to public view at Arlington Heights museumJul 01, 2026 4:55 pm - A 19th century flag with deep roots in Arlington Heights history has been restored and is on display at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum.
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Artists wanted for Mundelein’s annual Lure of the Local exhibitionJul 01, 2026 4:32 pm - The Mundelein Arts Commission is seeking artists for its annual Lure of the Local exhibition.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will celebrate wedding Friday at Madison Square Garden, AP source says
Jul 01, 2026 3:50 pm - Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will celebrate their wedding at Madison Square Garden on Friday night, according to a law enforcement official briefed on the security plans.
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‘The right man for the job’: Glen Ellyn’s Superman to lead the Fourth of July paradeJul 01, 2026 1:12 pm - Glen Ellyn resident Jonathan Charbonneau, featured in the award-winning documentary short, “Saving Superman,” will serve as the grand marshal for Glen Ellyn’s Independence Day parade.
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Los Angeles medical examiner says former child actor Daveigh Chase died of AIDS
Jul 01, 2026 12:48 pm - Former child actor Daveigh Chase’s death on June 16 was due to AIDS, the office of the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner reported.
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Vernon Area Public Library will use state grant for digital resourcesJul 01, 2026 12:19 pm - The Vernon Area Public Library District in Lincolnshire will use a $75,150 state grant to help keep up with the cost of e-books and other digital resources, officials sai...
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Kids invited to dance at Des Plaines Public LibraryJul 01, 2026 12:18 pm - The Des Plaines Public Library will hold a dance party for young patrons Friday.
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Actor and activist Danny Glover says he has Alzheimer’s diseaseJul 01, 2026 11:15 am - Actor and activist Danny Glover, best known for starring as an easygoing police officer in the “Lethal Weapon” franchise, has revealed he has Alzheimer’s disease.
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Woodfield Mall to kick off July 4 weekend with ice cream party FridayJul 01, 2026 11:08 am - Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg will kick off the Independence Day weekend with an ice cream party Friday in celebration of America’s birthday.
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After helping the US win the Cold War, the all-you-can-eat buffet is fading. Thanks, COVID
Jul 01, 2026 11:07 am - A year after the end of World War II, Las Vegas saw the opening of “America’s first all-you-can-eat buffet,” a local paper wrote. It was a big night in a small city that dreamed of drawing visitors with appetites to slake. The timing was just right. Now, though, hobbled by COVID, the all-you-can-eat buffet is facing a reckoning.