Entertainment
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Harper College’s ‘Behind the Groove’ exhibit explores music and memoryFeb 17, 2026 6:28 pm - Krista Franklin’s art invites viewers to lean in close and see the seams, the layers and the loving wear that comes with holding things dear. In "Behind the Groove," Franklin’s new exhibition at Harper College, many of those items have to do with music: funk, pop and R&B.
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North Central hosts Chords for Kids concertFeb 17, 2026 5:07 pm - On Feb. 28, North Central College is hosting its annual Chords for Kids concert, a free, sensory-friendly musical experience designed for children with special needs and their families.
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Dining out: National Margarita Day, Dining in the Dark, and a Girl Scout Cookie and Wine TastingFeb 17, 2026 5:04 pm - Sunday is National Margarita Day, plus The Morton Arboretum hosts Dining in the Dark, Fat Rosie’s fetes a year in Oak Brook, and Village Vintner in Algonquin hosts a Girl Scout Cookie and Wine Tasting.
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Best Bets: Rosemont’s EXP delivers new virtual reality experienceFeb 17, 2026 5:01 pm - Rosemont’s EXP virtual reality venue debuts its new medieval experience, John Mueller re-creates Buddy Holly’s final concert at the Raue Center for the Arts, and Tony Award winners perform at the Illinois Conservatory for the Arts’ benefit concert in Naperville.
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Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band to bring ‘Land of Hope and Dreams’ tour to Chicago April 29
Feb 17, 2026 1:40 pm - Bruce Springsteen is bringing his pointed political commentary back to American stages. The rock icon and the E Street Band announced Tuesday the launch of their “Land of Hope and Dreams” American tour, which comes to Chicago’s United Center Wednesday, April 29.
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How the 6-7 craze from Skrilla’s drill rap hit almost didn’t happen
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Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested after alleged fight during Mardi Gras in New Orleans
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Papa Johns is taking on Pizza Hut (and Domino’s) pan pizza. We tried all 3.
Feb 17, 2026 12:03 pm - In a crowded landscape, Papa Johns is going deep. In an effort to compete with its fellow pie-slinging rivals — not to mention apps that can deliver stay-at-home diners anything from sushi to burritos — the chain has introduced a new pan-crust option.
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Schaumburg presents Black History Month play, ‘School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls’Feb 17, 2026 11:17 am - Schaumburg’s usually annual Black History Month play returns next week after a year’s hiatus with a new nonprofit production company.
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Beloved Elk Grove bakery opens new digs just in time for Paczki Day rushFeb 17, 2026 10:53 am - Jarosch Bakery experienced high demand at its new location on Paczki Day, with a crowded parking lot and long lines for the pre-Lenten Polish deep-fried and sugar-filled doughnutlike delights, offered in more than 30 varieties.