Entertainment
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Which movies and TV shows are casting in Chicago, the suburbs right now?
Jun 21, 2024 11:50 am - Whether you’re a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a list of projects casting right now in Illinois, neighboring states, and nationwide, and which roles they’re looking to fill.
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Aurora to light up the skies with July 3 firework showJun 21, 2024 10:15 am - Join the city of Aurora as they celebrate Independence Day by living up to its “City of Lights“ motto with a fireworks display Wednesday, July 3.
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Warrenville spreads Fourth of July fun over two daysJun 21, 2024 10:00 am - Warrenville’s Fourth of July Celebration, a two-day event organized by the Warrenville Friends of the 4th, kicks off with a parade on Wednesday, July 3.
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How Oliver Platt moonlights on ‘The Bear,’ while still clocking in at ‘Chicago Med’
Jun 21, 2024 9:53 am - After nine years as Dr. Daniel Charles on NBC’s “Chicago Med,” Oliver Platt decided to flex his acting muscles, asking his agent if there was someone else he could play for a bit. The first offer that came in? Uncle Jimmy in “The Bear.”
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Rebellious. Cool. Nostalgic. Bringing ‘The Bikeriders’ to life, and movie theaters
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Book Review: Serena Kaylor’s ‘Calculation’ proves predictable romance can be uproarious, nail-biting
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Fireworks are back at West Chicago Railroad DaysJun 20, 2024 9:30 pm - This year’s West Chicago Railroad Days on June 27-30 will feature a stacked lineup of up-and-coming artists from throughout the Chicago area and the return of the fireworks show.
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50th annual Palatine Greek Fest has special plans to celebrate culture, communityJun 20, 2024 3:11 pm - Visitors to Palatine’s Greek Fest will find much that’s familiar at the annual three-day event opening Friday at Saint Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church. But there will be added touches this year, too, as the festival of food and culture celebrates its 50th anniversary.
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Lake in the Hills parents ‘so grateful’ for son’s indie film release in theaters Friday
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Wheaton celebrating the Fourth with Field of Honor, concert, fireworks and paradeJun 20, 2024 2:25 pm - Wheaton Park District is hosting its annual Independence Day Celebration, with the theme “Reach for the Stars.”