Entertainment
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Widescreen: Four superb suburban movie screenings - and more Comcast consternationJul 20, 2023 6:00 am - A title sequence set to Filter's "Hey Man, Nice Shot," Chicago native Billy Zane literally punching through some dude's head, and the piercing cackles of The Cryptkeeper...
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Musical theater meets mockumentary in 'Theater Camp'
Jul 20, 2023 6:00 am - “Theater Camp” - ★ ★ ½ Among the low-hanging fruits of satire, sleepaway theater camps would dangle about as low as social-media influencers and Def Leppard cover bands...
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'Accident waiting to happen': Why cops can now ticket bicyclists in Arlington AlfrescoJul 20, 2023 5:30 am - Aiming to keep the Arlington Alfresco outdoor dining zone in downtown Arlington Heights pedestrian-friendly, police this week gained new powers to issue warnings and cit...
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New tech in an old place: Tapville Social to bring self-pour concept to GenevaJul 20, 2023 1:00 am - Get ready to pour yourself a cold one. Tapville Social is coming to downtown Geneva. Next month, the tech-forward bar and restaurant concept is expected to finalize its ...
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Schaumburg Legoland to premiere 'Lego Dreamzzz 4D Movie' on Aug. 1Jul 19, 2023 11:00 pm - The Legoland Discovery Center Chicago at Streets of Woodfield in Schaumburg will host the Aug. 1 premiere of the "Lego Dreamzzz 4D Movie." The movie will be a permanent ...
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Fox Valley Beaux Arts hosts 'Off the Hanger by Chico's Fashions'Jul 19, 2023 11:00 pm - "Off the Hanger by Chico's Fashions" is this year's theme for the popular annual luncheon and fashion show presented by Fox Valley Beaux Arts. The fun begins on Saturda...
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Ron Onesti: Movie stars turned musiciansJul 19, 2023 11:00 pm - I am not ashamed to say at times I am star-struck. Many of my peers in showbiz make a point to say the stars they hire for their stages “put their pants on one leg at a ...
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'No brakes, 100% on the gas': Intelligentsia Cup brings intense bicycle racing to 10 suburbsJul 19, 2023 1:00 am - It's a sprint, not a marathon. Ten sprints, actually. Intelligentsia Cup Chicago brings criterium bicycle racing for men and women — and spectators — to 10 locations, Ju...
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Mundelein Police Department to Host Popular Cops N' Bobbers Fishing DerbyJul 18, 2023 11:00 pm - PERFECT SATURDAY MORNING OUTING WITH THE KIDDOS!!! The Mundelein Police Department's Annual Cops "N' Bobbers fishing derby takes place THIS WEEKEND July 22, 2023 from 8 ...
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Life is bright, pink and perfect in Greta Gerwig's fun 'Barbie' movie