Entertainment
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Chamber Music on the Fox celebrates 10 years with concertJan 30, 2024 11:44 pm - Chamber Music on the Fox will offer a free concert to celebrate the organization’s 10th anniversary of bringing world class chamber ensemble performances to the Fox Valle...
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‘It’s pretty much about my life’: Teen writes children’s book to raise awareness of eating disorders
Jan 30, 2024 8:31 pm - Fifteen-year-old Bella Miller has become a children’s book author after being inspired to prevent others from struggling with an eating disorder like she does. The Lakes Community High School freshman wrote “Food is Fuel: Eating = Energy!”
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Oakton College celebrates Black History Month with free events in FebruaryJan 30, 2024 5:20 pm - As the calendar turns to February, Oakton College announces a vibrant lineup of events and programs to commemorate Black History Month. With a commitment to celebrating t...
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When his favorite pizza place closed, customer decided to buy the business, its recipes and reopen Pizzeria DeVilleJan 30, 2024 3:00 pm - There are pizza lovers and then there is J.R. Escobar, who was so disappointed when his favorite place closed that he bought the business — Pizzeria DeVille in downtown Libertyville.
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Grayslake author presents children’s book about pets and discriminationJan 30, 2024 11:13 am - Randi Moxi, a children’s book author who writes stories about rescue dogs, is touring Chicago area schools with her book “A Pittie Pool Party” to teach children about bullying and discrimination.
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Olivia Rodrigo on the 2024 Grammy Awards, performing rage on ‘GUTS,’ and learning from Leonard CohenJan 30, 2024 11:12 am - The second chapter in Olivia Rodrigo's musical story began similar to the first: with a big-hearted, full-throated piano ballad about a relationship gone awry. But the bl...
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Groundhog Days: Tom Skilling joins Woodstock Willie this year, and other things to know about the festival
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Sound check: Mackenzie O’Brien with Chris Cagle; NieR in concert; The Bad ExamplesJan 30, 2024 10:47 am - McHenry native Mackenzie O’Brien joins Chris Cagle in Rosemont, The Bad Examples play The Venue in Aurora and the Des Plaines Theatre hosts so much Elvis.
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Spotlight: Paramount Theatre revives coming-of-age tuner ‘Billy Elliot’Jan 30, 2024 9:10 am - “Billy Elliot: The Musical” dances into Paramount, “The Music Man” marches into the Metropolis, and the regional premiere of “The Band’s Visit” opens at Writers Theatre this week.
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Grammys 2024: From how to watch the music-filled show to who’s nominated, here’s what to knowJan 30, 2024 8:29 am - The 2024 Grammy Awards are fast approaching — and it is never too early to plan your viewing experience. The 66th Grammy Awards will take place at 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, ...