Entertainment
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How Christian artists are winning over listeners and entering pop’s mainstream
Dec 29, 2025 4:29 pm - It is one of the most surprising music stories of the year. While streams of new music — releases from the last 18 months — were down from last year, one genre is on the rise: Christian and gospel music.
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Chicago artist explores shifting identities in ‘Living With Modernism: Kelli Connell’ at Elmhurst Art MuseumDec 29, 2025 3:17 pm - Elmhurst Art Museum presents "Living With Modernism: Kelli Connell," a solo exhibition by the Chicago-based artist featuring new site-specific works. The two series, “Pictures for Charis” and “Double Life,” explore relationships, identity, and connection with nature and architecture.
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Dining out: New Mindful Meals on tap at Lazy Dog RestaurantsDec 29, 2025 2:00 pm - Making a New Year’s resolution to eat healthier in 2026? Lazy Dog Restaurants is rolling out a new Mindful Meals lineup of dishes.
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Make plans for new restaurants coming to the suburbs in 2026Dec 29, 2025 1:41 pm - A new year brings with it the promise of new restaurants anticipated to open in the suburbs in 2026, including avec, Chubby Cattle BBQ, and The Grand Social House and Tavern.
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Chevy Chase is under the spotlight in a new documentary, warts and all — and he’s OK with it
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Best bets: Local live music to warm up cold winter nightsDec 29, 2025 11:39 am - Guitarist Scott Tipping celebrates the release of his second album at The Venue in Aurora, the annual Women’s Jazz Festival returns to Hey Nonny in Arlington Heights, and Brookfield Zoo offers free admission through Feb. 28.
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Things to do Jan. 2-8: Light shows, Women’s Jazz Festival and moreDec 29, 2025 11:27 am - Make plans for the final days of suburban and Chicago holiday light shows, the last stagings of Marriott Theatre’s “Million Dollar Quartet Christmas,“ the Illinois Bridal and Wedding Expo in Rosemont and more.
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Artists, writers living in Dist. 214 invited to enter Arts Unlimited contestDec 29, 2025 11:00 am - Northwest Suburban High School District 214 has announced its call for submissions to the annual Daily Herald and District 214 Arts Unlimited Art and Writing Contest. Submissions will be accepted through Feb. 13, 2026.
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El Molino restaurant in Carpentersville reopens with new look, new owners who also run Elgin taqueria
Dec 29, 2025 8:58 am - El Molino Mexican Restaurant in Carpentersville — a staple in the village for 40 years — has been purchased by a family that runs an Elgin taqueria and recently reopened with a new look.
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Spotlight: Ring in the New Year at Batavia’s Comedy VaultDec 29, 2025 8:52 am - Comedy Central veteran and Indiana native Michael Palascak headlines Batavia’s Comedy Vault this weekend.