Entertainment
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‘Works of art’: Hanover Park artisan crafts world-class pool cues that cost up to $10,000Apr 13, 2026 3:08 pm - Thirty years ago, then teenage Tim Prince discovered his passion for pool and his talent for creating Art Deco-inspired custom pool cues which sell for up to $10,000.
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New Philharmonic announces 50th anniversary seasonApr 13, 2026 3:00 pm - The New Philharmonic’s 50th anniversary season includes celebrations of Italian and Scottish music as well as a tribute to Academy Award-winning composer John Williams on his 95th birthday.
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Hollywood heavyweights voice ‘unequivocal opposition’ to Paramount-Warner merger in open letter
Apr 13, 2026 2:56 pm - More than a thousand movie stars, writers, directors and other Hollywood professionals announced their “unequivocal opposition” to the proposed Paramount merger with Warner Bros. Discovery in an open letter published Monday.
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Enjoy portrayal of Mark Twain at Fremont Public LibraryApr 13, 2026 2:44 pm - Meet writer and humorist Mark Twain in an hourlong program Wednesday at Mundelein’s Fremont Public Library.
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Things to do April 17-23: Rick Springfield, Central States Numismatic Society Convention, Earth Day events and moreApr 13, 2026 12:30 pm - Add these to your calendar this week: Rick Springfield at the Genesee Theatre, the Central States Numismatic Society Convention at the Schaumburg Convention Center, Earth Day events in several suburbs and more.
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One week after it was canceled, Geneva’s Swedish Days parade is back onApr 13, 2026 11:47 am - There will be a Swedish Days parade in Geneva after all, as downtown merchants decided to take it on.
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Britney Spears enters substance abuse treatment facility weeks after her arrest on suspicion of DUI
Apr 13, 2026 7:08 am - Britney Spears has entered a substance abuse treatment facility just over a month after she was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
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What to stream: ‘Beef,’ Zayn Malik, ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles,’ Glen Powell and Elle Fanning
Apr 13, 2026 5:15 am - Sadie Sandler starring in the Netflix comedy “Roommates” and fresh tunes from Zayn Malik are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
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‘Riding the Rails’: WTTW unveils the mystery, history and romance of the region’s trainsApr 12, 2026 8:45 pm - Geoffrey Baer explores the Great Migration, luxury Pullman cars, and the infamous 1924 Rondout mail train robbery where $2 million was stolen and some remains buried.
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‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ rockets to $629 million worldwide at the box office
Apr 12, 2026 11:36 am - “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” enjoyed otherworldly success at the box office in its second weekend in theaters.