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Local restaurants honoring Cinco de Mayo with specials
May 5, 2023 2:54 PM - In the U.S., Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a commemoration of Mexican culture and heritage. Here is what some local restaurants and bars are offering on Friday, May 5, and into the weekend. -
Sound check: Lucky Boys, Dog and Everything reunite at Metro
May 3, 2023 12:41 PM - The West suburban-born scenes coalesce as Lucky Boys Confusion and The Dog and Everything reunite on Metro's stage with Night Spice and Take the Reins; plus Feist at Radius, Dom Flemons at The Venue, Robbie Fulks at SPACE, Air Supply at the Arcada Theatre and much more.
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Things to do May 5-11: Frankie Valli, tulip fests, food truck fests and more
May 4, 2023 11:27 AM - Events to put on your calendar this week include Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons performing Saturday at the Rosemont Theatre, the Midwest Tulip Fest and Richardson Tulip Festival, food truck fests in Aurora and Naperville, and The Opener, an Automotive Showcase at the Lake County Fairgrounds. -
Students of Northwestern University celebrate the vibrant Hindu community and stand in solidarity against Hinduphobic attacks
Apr 24, 2023 9:54 AM - Hindu YUVA and OM at Northwestern came together to host the "Wildcat Hindu Experience," an event planned to provide a safe space for Hindu students to share their experiences on campus. -
Spotlight: Thriller 'D.O.A.' opens at Steel Beam while 'Big River' musical takes stage at Mercury Theater
Apr 21, 2023 6:00 AM - Steel Beam stages the 1949 thriller "D.O.A.," Mercury Theater revives the musical "Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," and Arlington Heights' native Karen Mason returns to Davenport's in Chicago with her cabaret show.
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Dining out: Earth Day specials, plus get a free Wetzel's pretzel on National Pretzel Day
Apr 20, 2023 10:32 AM - For Earth Day, Prairie Grass Cafe chef Sarah Stegner collaborated with four Chicago chefs to feature Lion's Mane mushroom sandwiches Saturday. Plus, Wetzel's Pretzels is giving away free pretzels on National Pretzel Day Wednesday, April 26. -
Things to do April 21-27: Dane Cook, Shen Yun, Earth Day events and more
Apr 20, 2023 10:25 AM - Laugh along when Dane Cook presents "The Perfectly Shattered Tour" Sunday at the Genesee. Plus, plan ahead for Shen Yun at the Rosemont Theatre, the Professional Championship Bull Riders at the NOW Arena, WWE Monday Night RAW at Allstate and more. -
Gacy prosecutor Robert Egan dies at 74
Apr 18, 2023 4:58 PM - One of Robert Egan's most notorious cases was the trial of Chicago-area serial killer John Wayne Gacy, for which he served as a lead prosecutor. Gacy, known as the "Killer Clown," was put to death for murdering at least 33 young men and boys in the 1970s.
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Sound check: John Mellencamp at Chicago Theatre, Shawn Maxwell's release
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Things to do April 14-20: Marlon Wayans, 'Book of Mormon,' AXPONA, Paul Reiser and more
Apr 13, 2023 10:46 AM - If you need a laugh, Marlon Wayans, Paul Reiser and a variety of comedy shows are happening this weekend. Plus, don't miss the concerts, fairs, fests, stage productions and experiences taking place all week long.
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