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Suburban and Chicago theaters serve up holiday cheer

By Barbara Vitello
Nov 21, 2025 8:18 am - From the beloved “Christmas Carol” to contemporary satire and seasonal tuners to family-friendly fare, when it comes to holiday theater, suburban and city stages offer something for everyone.
A map of the past: Geneva history buff relishes portraying land surveyor from 1770s

By Dave Heun
Nov 21, 2025 3:30 am - As a history buff who enjoys re-enactments but isn’t drawn to battles or military uniforms, portraying an 18th century land surveyor is the perfect fit for John Schubert of Geneva.
Festive offerings abound on Naperville’s Water Street for the holidays

Submitted by Deborah Newman
Nov 20, 2025 11:40 pm - Water Street in downtown Naperville is hosting various holiday events and activities throughout December, including NaperLights, a dazzling free holiday light display with over 150,000 lights and giant lighted holiday figures.
Elgin Symphony Orchestra celebrates the holidays with six concerts

Submitted by Donna Lake
Nov 20, 2025 11:38 pm - The Elgin Symphony Orchestra is presenting six holiday concerts, including Brass & Percussion performances in St. Charles, Schaumburg, and Barrington featuring holiday favorites.
Christmas at Cantigny ready to light up the holiday season in Wheaton

By Rick West
Nov 20, 2025 4:15 pm - Christmas at Cantigny returns for its third year Friday in Wheaton. Guests can enjoy light displays, ice skating and festive dining experiences.
At 81, Joy Williams is as good as she’s ever been

By Jake Cline
Nov 20, 2025 2:48 pm - “The demands of living have consequences,” a haunted young mother says in Joy Williams’ 1978 novel, “The Changeling,” “and that is called fate.” The woman’s brother-in-la...
Postino WineCafe to fill City Barbeque space at Mellody Farm in Vernon Hills

By Mick Zawislak
Nov 20, 2025 2:12 pm - A newcomer to Illinois plans to fill the space formerly occupied by City Barbeque at the Mellody Farm dining and retail center in Vernon Hills.
Chef Lidia Bastianich hits the road in search of community in a divided country

By MARK KENNEDY
Nov 20, 2025 12:26 pm - Lidia Bastianich grew up in a small town in Italy where neighbors were like extended family. She’s hoping to spotlight and cultivate togetherness with her 14th TV special, “Lidia Celebrates America: A Nation of Neighbors,” which premieres at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, on PBS.
Brendan Fraser is a middling actor with a winning heart in sweet drama ‘Rental Family’

By JOCELYN NOVECK
Nov 20, 2025 10:35 am - It sounds rather like a mixed compliment to say of an actor that he’s persuasive at playing, well, a mediocre actor. But then, this is Brendan Fraser we’re talking about. The man seems to become more emphatically human with each role, including in “Rental Family.”
Lainey Wilson wins entertainer of the year at 2025 CMA Awards

By MARIA SHERMAN
Nov 20, 2025 6:59 am - The top prize of entertainer of the year at the 2025 Country Music Association Awards went to none other than Lainey Wilson, who hosted, performed and barely left the stage Wednesday night.

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