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Writers’ monumental ‘Leopoldstadt’ takes top honors at equity Jeff AwardsSep 14, 2026 11:15 pm - Writers Theatre’s regional premiere of Tom Stoppard’s sprawling, semiautobiographical drama “Leopoldstad” earned five equity Joseph Jefferson Awards Monday, more than any other production.
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From Nordic landscapes to Record Row: Chicago a cappella offers diverse 2026-27 concert seasonSep 14, 2026 9:54 pm - Chicago a cappella’s 2026-27 season features three concert programs: “Northern Lights” in October, the annual “Holidays a cappella” in December, and “Record Row” in spring celebrating Chicago’s South Michigan Avenue recording studios. The ensemble will perform at various venues in Naperville, Oak Park, Evanston and Chicago.
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A lifelong love of nature inspires lasting giftsSep 14, 2026 9:44 pm - Barbara Butcher’s love of birdwatching inspired her to dedicate three trailside benches, each featuring a personalized plaque honoring a loved one, a memory or a special connection.
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While Sugar Factory remains in legal limbo, two other new eateries coming to Rosemont entertainment districtSep 14, 2026 6:27 pm - Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district is undergoing significant changes with two new restaurants in development, while the Sugar Factory site remains in legal limbo.
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Chinese sex worker tells jury federal agent was offered free services to stop attacking womenSep 14, 2026 5:48 pm - A mid-level supervisor for a ring of Chinese prostitutes told a federal jury Monday she was initially fond of U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent Luis Uribe when he started paying her for sex and that their relationship was comfortable enough that she asked him for help with immigration issues.
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Dining out: 79¢ pork chop or prime rib sandwich at Perry’s, pumpkin season at STK Steakhouse and moreSep 14, 2026 5:46 pm - Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille is bringing back its #FlashbackFriday during which you could get a 79-cent lunch. Plus, there are new savory and sweet pumpkin dishes and cocktails at STK, a new happy hour at Blanco Cocina + Cantina in Oak Brook and more.
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Remote drone launch program is helping first responders improve decision makingSep 14, 2026 5:33 pm - An emerging program designed to give first responders an aerial edge by using drones launched remotely is being readied for debut in Libertyville and other agencies in Lake and Cook counties.
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How donation from rare disease foundation is helping Buffalo Grove parks become more accessibleSep 14, 2026 5:28 pm - Six years after the death of her son, who lived for 22 years with a rare inherited neurological disorder, Buffalo Grove resident Ilyce Randell is helping make her community’s parks more accessible to families affected by disabilities and rare diseases.
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‘Better than it was’: Creek, DuPage River removed from Superfund cleanup list after decades of workSep 14, 2026 4:50 pm - DuPage County officials are celebrating the removal of Kress Creek and a stretch of the West Branch of the DuPage River from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's list of Superfund sites.
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Bartlett allowing contract to expire for nearly half its Flock camerasSep 14, 2026 4:13 pm - Bartlett officials will begin reducing their current commitment to Flock automatic license plate readers Tuesday by doing nothing at all.