Entertainment
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Labor Day tradition returns with folk musicians and storytellersSep 03, 2024 10:56 am - The Fox Valley Folklore Society had perfect summer weather for its 48th annual Fox Valley Folk Music and Storytelling Festival. The two-day festival has been a longtime Labor Day weekend tradition.
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Book Review: Ellen Hopkins’ new novel ‘Sync’ is a stirring story of foster care through teens’ eyes
Sep 03, 2024 10:29 am - I’m always amazed at how Ellen Hopkins can convey so much in so few words. Her latest novel in verse, “Sync,” does exactly that as it switches between twins Storm and Lake during the pivotal year before they age out of the foster system.
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Schaumburg native’s song ‘Diehard’ celebrates love and footballSep 03, 2024 8:10 am - Country artist Brina Kay released her new single, “Diehard,” at midnight on Saturday, Aug. 31.
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Hundreds of ‘Game of Thrones’ props are up for auction, from Jon Snow’s sword to dragon skulls
Sep 03, 2024 7:30 am - After watching eight seasons of the epic saga “Game of Thrones,” fans can now enter what may be a competition on par with the battle for the Iron Throne: an auction of prized memorabilia from the HBO series.
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What to stream: ‘The Boy and the Heron,’ Astro Bot, ‘Slow Horses’ and Mormon influencers
Sep 02, 2024 5:30 am - Hayao Miyazaki’s Oscar-winning “The Boy and the Heron” and the docuseries “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
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ESPN networks, ABC and Disney channels go dark on DirecTV
Sep 01, 2024 8:59 pm - ESPN has gone off the air on a major carrier for the second straight year during the U.S. Open tennis tournament and in the midst of the first full weekend of college football.
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Suburbs’ first cat cafe lets you lounge with some cool kittiesSep 01, 2024 7:09 pm - The Cat House in Roselle is the suburbs’ first cat cafe, where you can come in and hang out with adoptable cats in a relaxing, lounge-like atmosphere.
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‘A perfect day’ for the Buffalo Grove Days paradeSep 01, 2024 4:02 pm - Elected officials have been known for giving in to hyperbole, but Buffalo Grove Village President Eric Smith was only stating the obvious as he greeted spectators Sunday while marching in the Buffalo Grove Days parade. “Thank you all for coming out on a perfect day,” Smith said.
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‘Deadpool’ tops charts yet again as ‘Reagan’ beats expectations on sluggish Labor Day weekend
Sep 01, 2024 2:10 pm - For the second weekend in a row, “Deadpool and Wolverine,” Marvel’s smash hit that has shattered records and become the best-selling R-rated movie of all time, topped the charts, with other holdovers from the summer following behind.
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Prost! Itasca Oktoberfest returns for 16th year Sept. 6-7Sep 01, 2024 8:30 am - Enjoy authentic German food, live music, and fun activities for the family at the 16th annual Itasca Oktoberfest on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 6-7.