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360 Allstars, an Australian group that presents a high-octane mix of BMX biking, basketball freestyling, breakdancing, acrobatics and music, will perform May 18, 2025, at The Hemmens Cultural Center in downtown Elgin to celebrate the venue's new $14.4 million addition. (Darren Thomas)

Celebration for new Hemmens addition in Elgin to feature Australia-based 360 Allstars performance

May 9, 2025 at 1:05 p.m.

360-Allstars, an Australian group that delivers a high-octane mix of BMX biking, basketball, breakdancing, acrobatics and music, will perform as part of the celebration for the new addition to Elgin's...

The bagpipers who perform in the annual West Suburban Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade bring a little bit of Ireland to Naperville. (Naperville Sun file photo)

‘Irish flare’ to be front and center Saturday at Naperville’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade

March 13, 2025 at 11:50 a.m.

Saturday's West Suburban Irish Naperville St. Patrick's Day Parade in downtown Naperville is a true community event, featuring more than 3,000 participants and typically bringing out about 10,000 spectators. But...

"Wicked Little Letters," an English movie starring Olivia Coleman, left, and Jessie Buckley kicks off this year's 29th annual Global Flicks film series at College of DuPage. It will be shown at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn. (Parisa Taghizadeh/Sony Pictures Classics)

College of DuPage’s annual free Global Flicks film series kicks off with ‘Wicked Little Letters’

February 4, 2025 at 11:52 a.m.

College of DuPage's 29th annual Global Flicks film series, featuring a slate of community-chosen and timely films, kicks off Wednesday with a showing of the British film, "Wicked Little Letters."

Students Gabrielle Kaprak, from left, Josette Falzone, Brandon Luna and Emma Schmalz rehearse the play, “The 39 Steps,” which will be performed Feb. 13-16 at the Madden Theatre at North Central College in Naperville. (Hallie Gill)

From Sondheim and 18th century comedy to gospel, jazz and orchestra music, North Central’s spring season covers all the bases

January 24, 2025 at 4:17 p.m.

Student performances in drama and music — plus an annual crowd-pleasing event for children with special needs — are among the highlights of the spring 2025 season at North Central...

Smokey Bear: The Rudy Wendelin Collection exhibit will run Jan. 17 to March 2 at four sites in the Forest Preserve District of Will County. The artworks are reproductions of original Smokey Bear paintings created from 1977 to 1995 by the U.S. Forest Service artist. (USDA Forest Service)

Will County Forest Preserves to display vintage Smokey Bear paintings

January 15, 2025 at 5:10 a.m.

Smokey Bear paintings and activities are planned at Plum Creek Nature Center in Beecher and Isle a la Cache Museum in Romeoville.

The New Philharmonic Orchestra, led by Kirk Muspratt, will present three New Year’s Eve concerts Dec. 31 in Naperville. (New Philharmonic Orchestra)

Renowned opera singer to perform as part of New Philharmonic New Year’s Eve concerts at COD’s Mac

December 27, 2024 at 3:27 p.m.

Acclaimed opera singer Richard Ollarsaba returns to College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center this New Year’s Eve for a series of concerts with New Philharmonic.

Elgin Symphony Orchestra Music Director Chad Goodman leads the audience in a sing-along of “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” at the ESO’s Holiday Spectacular in 2023. This year’s concerts will be held Saturday and Sunday at The Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin. (Carolyn Buhrow)

Several hundred performers to take the stage at this weekend’s ESO Holiday Spectactular

December 12, 2024 at 12:20 p.m.

Three local groups presenting three holiday performances equals one spectacular holiday show. Elgin Symphony Orchestra's annual Holiday Spectacular will held Saturday and Sunday at The Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin.

Downtown East Dundee comes alive with lights and holiday cheer as part
of Dickens in Dundee. The 2024 event is Dec. 6-7. (Courtesy/Paul Sweigert)

‘Dickens’ illuminates holiday season in East Dundee, West Dundee and Carpentersville

December 4, 2024 at 11:16 a.m.

Three villages are combining efforts to present one spectacular weekend of holiday cheer. Dickens in Dundee events will be from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Dec. 6 and from 9 a.m....

Elgin’s Holly Days this Saturday will feature a variety of activities, including the Sips of the Season Holiday Beverage Crawl, pop-up markets, live entertainment and window painting, as seen here. (Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin)

Live entertainment added this year for downtown Elgin’s annual Holly Days celebration

November 26, 2024 at 2:36 p.m.

The holiday season in Elgin kicks off Saturday with the Downtown Neighborhood Association's Holly Days, featuring the annual Sips of the Season Holiday Beverage Crawl, pop-up markets and tree-lighting ceremony.

Orland Park officially welcomes the holiday season with the annual Christmas parade, tree lighting and festival on Dec. 1 at the Orland Park Village Center, 14700 S. Ravinia Ave. (Lisa Witkowski Photography)

South and southwest suburbs prepare to light up for the holidays

November 25, 2024 at 2:25 p.m.

Check out the Glow Festival at Slammers Stadium, view the Great Tree at Brookfield Zoo and meet a reindeer in New Lenox.

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