Entertainment
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Streamwood author publishes new heartbreaking novelJul 30, 2024 10:34 am - Aiden Branss Books’ Ureed Zaidi, the young, Streamwood author who wrote “The Short Kid From Pakistan” is releasing his new novel titled “Apollo Darwin” on Aug. 9.
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‘Atmosphere’ vs. access: Lost parking has some businesses upset about al fresco dining area in Mount ProspectJul 30, 2024 9:27 am - Mount Prospect officials are lauding the new downtown al fresco dining area on Prospect Avenue as a success, saying it enhances the culinary experience for customers of the Lady Dahlia Tequila Bar and the Patina Wine Bar. Other businesses on the block, however, are upset about the loss of nearby parking spaces on Prospect Avenue between Pine and Wille Streets — an area where spaces are at a premium.
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Former ‘General Hospital’ actor Haley Pullos gets 5 years probation after DUI crashJul 30, 2024 9:18 am - Former longtime “General Hospital” actor Haley Pullos was sentenced to five years of probation Monday after pleading guilty to felony drunken driving and serving three months in jail.
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Panda Express opens Tuesday in Buffalo Grove’s The CloveJul 30, 2024 7:30 am - Panda Express will celebrate the opening of its new location in Buffalo Grove with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, and the first 88 guests will receive a free Panda Express branded T-shirt.
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Hanover Park hosts ‘90s-themed Summer Soiree Aug. 17Jul 30, 2024 7:30 am - Hanover Park will host a “Summer Soiree with a ‘90s Vibe,” featuring bands Starlight City and Modern Days Romeos, with a laser light show finale, on Saturday, Aug. 17.
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Shenanigans on the Green returns to Hoffman Estates Aug. 10Jul 30, 2024 7:29 am - The Northwest Celtic Fest: Shenanigans on the Green returns to Hoffman Estates’ Virginia Mary Hayter Village Green from 1 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10.
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For cool cocktails on demand, turn to your freezer
Jul 30, 2024 6:45 am - Ripe, peak-season watermelon is one of the best things about summer, and here it takes the leading role in a slushy cocktail.
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Festivals Aug. 2-8: Lollapalooza, National Night Out events, North Aurora Days and moreJul 29, 2024 7:15 pm - Mark your calendars for National Night Out events, Taste of Roselle, North Aurora Days, Festival of the Arts in Libertyville, Bluesmobile Cruise Nights and more happening this week.
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Shaq’s Big Chicken planning next location in Arlington HeightsJul 29, 2024 5:12 pm - Big Chicken — the fried fowl fast food franchise of NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal — will open a location this fall in Arlington Heights, officials announced.
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Side Street Studio Arts to host AREA 22 Arts, Crafts & Oddities FairJul 29, 2024 3:38 pm - Side Street Studio Arts, in conjunction with the City of Elgin and the Downtown Neighborhood Association, will host AREA 22 Arts, Crafts, & Oddities Fair on Saturday, Aug. 3, from noon to 8 p.m