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Singer Bobby Sherman, seen here on Dec. 21, 1972, died at age 81.

Bobby Sherman, teen idol in the 1960s and '70s dies at 81

Bobby Sherman, whose winsome smile and fashionable shaggy mop top helped make him into a teen idol in the 1960s and ’70s with bubblegum pop hits like “Little Woman” and “Julie, Do Ya Love Me,” has died. He was 81.

Rec Haus owner Erik Gilly's sons, Ethan, behind, 6, and Jax, front, 4, play pinball in their home in St. Charles.

New St. Charles arcade bar to move into Alibi location this fall

Alibi Bar and Grill in downtown St. Charles will close its doors by end of July, to make way for new arcade bar Rec Haus.

Strawberry Fest returns to Long Grove Friday through Sunday, June 27-29.

Things to do June 27 to July 3: Long Grove Strawberry Fest, Frontier Days, Fourth of July events and more

Mark your calendar for the Long Grove Strawberry Fest, Frontier Days, Fourth of July events and more happening this week.

Wood Dale's Prairie Fest will be held June 26-29 at Community Park, 655 N. Wood Dale Road.

Everclear expected to draw big crowds to Wood Dale Prairie Fest

Wood Dale’s Prairie Fest offers four days of free live music, food vendors, carnival rides and more from June 26-29.

Nick’s Pizza and Pub is celebrating 30 years in Crystal Lake and 20 years in Elgin. Owner Nick Sarillo says its “Pizza on Purpose” philosophy is the key to the business’ success.

Nick’s Pizza and Pub celebrates anniversaries while delivering ‘Pizza on Purpose’

Nick’s Pizza and Pub is celebrating 30 years in Crystal Lake and 20 years in Elgin. Owner Nick Sarillo says its “Pizza on Purpose” philosophy is the key to the eatery’s success.

Heidi Swarthout plays the titular Hedda in Janus Theatre Company's scripts-in-hand production “The Ibsen Project: Hedda.”

Spotlight: Janus Theatre opens ‘outsiders’ season with ‘The Ibsen Project: Hedda’

Janus Theatre begins its 27th season with a scripts-in-hand production of Henrik Ibsen’s “Hedda Gabler.”

A sock monkey filled with sawdust from the 1930s is one of the oldest at the Sock Monkey Museum in Long Grove. The museum has been recognized as having the world's largest handmade sock monkey collection.

‘Hidden gems’: 5 unique suburban museums to visit this summer

From sock monkeys to superheroes to dinosaurs to gemstones, these five unique family-friendly museums throughout the suburbs have something for everyone.