Entertainment Stories from August 18, 2022
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Widescreen: Malort and tavern-style pizza go great with Chicago-made movie screening Monday at the Tivoli
Aug 22, 2022 6:12 AM - I felt "seen" multiple times in the opening minutes of "Relative," a slice of Chicago life written and directed by Michael Glover Smith. It will hit the suburban big screen at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22, for a one-night-only screening at the Tivoli Theatre in Downers Grove.
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Hit it! Why Dan Aykroyd and Jim Belushi are heading to Joliet Prison this weekend
Aug 19, 2022 11:55 AM - For years, officials at the Old Joliet Prison have heard the same refrain from "Blues Brothers" fans: "How cool would it be to get Dan Aykroyd here?" That moment arrives Friday night when Aykroyd and Wheaton's Jim Belushi take the stage in the prison yard.
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Irish Days Returns to Historic Downtown Long Grove September 3-5
Aug 19, 2022 8:16 AM - Historic downtown Long Grove is bringing back its annual Irish Days festival Saturday, September 3 through Monday, September 5. -
From 'She-Hulk' to JLo, variety's key for director Kat Coiro
Aug 19, 2022 7:42 AM - 'She-Hulk' director Kat Coiro looks to Rob Reiner's choices particularly in the 1980's when it comes to choosing what projects she wants to make
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A vengeful lion eradicates humans in the delightfully cheesy, derivative thriller 'Beast'
Aug 19, 2022 7:37 AM - Icelandic director Baltasar Kormakur's breezy, cheesy, off-white-knuckle creature feature "Beast" pays homage to "Cujo," "Jurassic Park" and "Jaws."
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'Game of Thrones' prequel keeps dragons, adds diversity
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Rose Garden Cafe moving to old Sweet Baby Ray's building in Elk Grove Village
Aug 18, 2022 5:13 PM - Rose Garden Cafe -- the long-standing Elk Grove Village family-owned diner known for its steak and eggs, pancakes and Grecian specialties -- will move down the street to the building that housed the recently closed Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue. -
How a pair of Hollywood stars powered a Welsh soccer team
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South Elgin's End of Summer Music Fling set for SaturdayAug 18, 2022 3:05 PM - The village of South Elgin is hosting an "End of Summer Music Fling" on Saturday, Aug. 20, at Panton Mill Park.
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Villa Park's Brewfest returns Oct. 1 featuring over 80 styles of craft beer and hard cider
Aug 18, 2022 12:51 PM - The fifth annual Villa Park Brewfest on Saturday, Oct. 1, will feature beers from local and regional craft breweries as well as tasty food truck cuisine.
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