Entertainment
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Hoppin’ for Hanover at the Izaak Walton Youth CenterMar 06, 2024 1:55 pm - The Hoppin’ for Hanover free Easter Egg Hunt will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 16, at the Hanover Township Izaak Walton Youth Center, 899 Jay St., Elgin.
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Dads Slot Cars in Des Plaines created memories for familiesMar 06, 2024 12:22 pm - The children of Thomas and Reba Pelletiere grew up around slot cars — their dad’s way of keeping them on the straight and narrow. Thomas opened Dads Slot Cars in November 1992. Then he set about creating memories for local kids.
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The lure of ‘Jersey Boys’: Mercury Theater’s homegrown production entices suburban actor out of retirement, againMar 06, 2024 10:24 am - For most of his professional life, Aurora native Adrian Aguilar wanted to play one role: Tommy DeVito in “Jersey Boys.” Now he has his chance with Mercury Theater Chicago’s first “built-in-Chicago” production of the hit jukebox tuner.
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‘Tasty’ is translation for new fast casual Greek restaurant in Arlington HeightsMar 06, 2024 10:22 am - The owner of the suburban Chasers sports bar chain plans to open a fast casual Greek restaurant in Arlington Heights in the next two weeks.
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Sláinte! Suburban bars and restaurants have big plans for St. Patrick’s DayMar 06, 2024 9:54 am - With St. Patrick's Day falling on a Sunday, most bars and restaurants are planning a weekend of activities and specials. So gear up in your best green and get ready to celebrate with music, corned beef, green beer and more.
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Dining Out: Pi day deals and moreMar 06, 2024 6:16 am - It’s the calm before the green storm of St. Patrick’s Day, so grab a discounted slice of pie for pi day Thursday.
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Oswego church chronicles historic stained-glass windows in ‘The Story of the Windows’Mar 05, 2024 8:59 pm - With an all-church presentation and luncheon, Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist in Oswego released “The Stories of the Windows,” a 29-page booklet showcasing ...
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Glen Ellyn Historical Society presents ‘Heroes On the Air’ April 19Mar 05, 2024 8:12 pm - The Glen Ellyn Historical Society welcomes Steve Darnall, actor, writer, and editor of Nostalgia Digest Podcasts, in an audio-visual presentation spotlighting the comic b...
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MLB The Show 24 unveils female player mode ‘Women Pave Their Way’
Mar 05, 2024 7:41 pm - MLB The Show 24 has unveiled a female player mode for this year's video game. A trailer released Tuesday showcases “Road to the Show: Women Pave Their Way” for the game s...
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Pizza restaurant revives historic downtown Palatine buildingMar 05, 2024 7:28 pm - The Palatine building where the village’s oldest continuing business once operated is about to become home to the downtown’s newest restaurant.