Lifestyle
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There's plenty of places to catch some fish in the Lake County Forest PreservesJul 21, 2023 6:00 am - There's plenty of places to catch some fish in the Lake County Forest Preserves
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Spotlight: Steel Beam hosts variety show, Shakespeare in the ParksJul 21, 2023 6:00 am - Steel Beam variety show Steel Beam Theatre hosts a variety show fundraiser featuring performers who've appeared on its stage. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 22, 111 W. Main St...
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A street scene to evoke memories of a bygone era is taking shape in MundeleinJul 21, 2023 5:30 am - A Mundelein business owner is sharing his fascination with the 1940s-era Chicago street scene in a big way by commissioning what will be the largest mural in town. All w...
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'I have always stayed true to myself': Legendary crooner Tony Bennett on his timeless artJul 21, 2023 1:00 am - Editor's note: This email Q&A with Tony Bennett originally ran in June 2019 previewing his final show at Highland Park's Ravinia Festival. Musical legend Tony Bennett h...
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Schaumburg Athletic Association TOPSoccer hosts yearly adaptive soccer eventJul 20, 2023 11:00 pm - Soccer is often considered "the beautiful game." Some may think that the game's intricacies, its structure, or its sheer power are the reason the game is renowned worldw...
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'Like a Family Reunion' North Aurora Days brings music, family fun to Riverfront ParkJul 20, 2023 11:00 pm - For two days in August, Riverfront Park in North Aurora will be the site for the ultimate summer celebration featuring live music, excellent food and a variety of family...
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Metropolis concludes season with cotton candy tuner 'Xanadu'Jul 20, 2023 11:00 pm - “Xanadu” - ★ ★ ½ “Xanadu” is a deliciously silly show. Kevin Wiczer, director of the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre revival knows it. So does his endlessly upbeat c...
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Meals on wheels: 6 suburban food truck nights, festivals you can hit soonJul 20, 2023 10:00 am - Tacos from a truck? Lobster rolls? Funnel cake? Get a little adventurous for dinner this next week at food truck nights and festivals in the suburbs. Here are six. 1. Fo...
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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...