Entertainment
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Two fireworks shows to light up Mount Prospect Lions Club’s Fourth of July festivalJun 29, 2026 10:27 am - For those who love fireworks, the Mount Prospect Lions Club’s annual Fourth of July festival is a natural choice. The festival offers two nights of fireworks, on both Wednesday, July 1, and Saturday, July 4.
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Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest returns with parade, carnival, fireworks and moreJun 29, 2026 10:26 am - The Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest will mark its 68th year this July. Organizers say the festival has evolved over the years with strong support from the community.
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Lindenhurst and Lake Villa libray team to host America 250 community concertJun 29, 2026 8:56 am - The village of Lindenhurst and the Lake Villa District Library are celebrating 250 years of America with a community concert from 7 to 8:30 p.m. July 1 at the library, 14...
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Comcast plans to split into two public companies by spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky
Jun 29, 2026 8:14 am - Comcast is planning to split itself into two publicly traded companies, one focused on media that would include NBCUniversal and Sky and the other focused on broadband and wireless services.
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Bill Maher accepts Twain humor prize as the Kennedy Center navigates Trump-era upheavalJun 29, 2026 7:05 am - Comedian Bill Maher was the guest of honor at the Kennedy Center on Sunday night. But President Donald Trump’s presence wasn’t far away.
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Lauryn Hill honored, Janet Jackson stuns Teyana Taylor and Druski makes history at BET Awards
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What to stream: ‘Obsession,’ Madonna and ‘Elle’
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Sharing art ‘in a different kind of way’: Little galleries coming to MundeleinJun 28, 2026 8:45 pm - Mundelein’s reputation as a community that values art soon will get a boost from public boxes containing paintings and other objets d’art for visitors to enjoy.
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‘It’s a staple of the community’: Swedish Days parade draws a crowd after near cancellationJun 28, 2026 4:29 pm - Crowds lined the streets of downtown Geneva Sunday for the annual Swedish Days parade. The event was briefly canceled earlier this year before being quickly revived by a group of local businesses.
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Beyond the farm stand: The new role of suburban farmers marketsJun 28, 2026 2:45 pm - Suburbs are embracing farmers markets in ways that go beyond the sale of produce. They have evolved into multi-purpose civic events — a proving ground for small businesses, a way for communities to advertise their services, a showcase for local musical talent and a source of food for area pantries.