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Philip Macaluso, Joel Ottenheimer and Shannon Bachelder star in “The Cottage” at The Citadel Theatre in Lake Forest Sept. 14-Oct. 13. (Ralph Durham)

Glenview playwright, Skokie director bring Broadway comedy ‘The Cottage’ to Lake Forest

September 17, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.

A North Shore playwright’s play which ran on Broadway last year is being performed in her home state for the first time. “The Cottage” by Sandy Rustin premieres at The...

Returning to this year's Naper Pride Fest are singer Charity Bobby and Beyond the Blonde, a P!NK, Gwen Stefani and Lady Gaga tribute band performing Sept. 14 at Naper Settlement in Naperville. (Naper Pride)

Naper Pride Fest’s back, with new features like ‘after dark’ entertainment for adults planned

September 6, 2024 at 5:10 p.m.

After a year's hiatus, Naper Pride Fest returns Sept. 14 for a daylong celebration at Naper Settlement in Naperville.

The 12th annual Fiestas Patrias festival is Sept. 7-8 at RiverEdge Park in Aurora and features Latin music, food and performers. (City of Aurora)

Fall festivals feature food, drink, music and fun throughout the suburbs

September 5, 2024 at 5:30 a.m.

From the Festival of the Vine in Geneva to the Country-A-Fair in Schererville, there’s something to do every weekend to make autumn magical.

From left, Sara Mountjoy-Pepka, Robert Jordan Bailey, Joe Bushell and Laura Leonardo Ownby star in “The Outsider” being staged by the Buffalo Theatre Ensemble. “The Outsider” will run Thursdays to Sundays from Sept. 5 to Oct. 6 at the McAninch Arts Center at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn. (Rex Howard Photography)

‘The Outsider’ at McAninch Arts Center offers humorous take on elections

September 4, 2024 at 12:50 p.m.

"The Outsider" is being presented Thursday through Sunday from Sept. 5 to Oct. 6 at the McAninch Arts Center at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn.

Douglas Seok, a Naperville native who was an associate producer on the blockbuster movie "Twisters," poses with his mother, Ann Seok, in front of one of the trucks used in the film. (Robert Yoo)

Thanks to his Naperville start and the help of friends, filmmaker/producer scores huge hit with ‘Twisters’

August 30, 2024 at 5:16 p.m.

Douglas Seok couldn’t have imagined when he took a photography class at Naperville North High School that one day he'd be producing the big summer blockbuster "Twisters."

Erin Tetour stars as Dolly Levi and Kevin Dobrowolski stars as Ambrose Kemper for the PM&L Theatre’s production of the play, “Hello Dolly!” running Sept. 6-22 at the theater in Antioch. (Photo courtesy of Nicole Heyl)

Costumes highlight ‘Hello Dolly’ production coming to Antioch

August 29, 2024 at 7:13 a.m.

“Hello Dolly” won 10 Tony Awards after its Broadway debut in 1964, including Best Musical and Best Actress in a Musical for Carol Channing. When it was made into a...

Things to do Aug 30-Sept. 5 in the Chicago suburbs, Northwest Indiana

August 27, 2024 at 5:54 a.m.

Here are some events happening from Aug. 30 to Sept. 5 in the Chicago suburbs and Northwest Indiana.

The 14th annual Aurora Alley Art Festival is Aug. 14 in downtown Aurora. The annual event features art, jewelry and music from local artists. (John Cornelissen)

Aurora Alley Art Festival continues to promote local artists

August 22, 2024 at 5:22 a.m.

Aurora’s Alley Art Festival takes place from 12 to 5 p.m. Aug. 31 on both Water Street Mall and Downer Place, between Stolp Avenue and Water Street, in downtown Aurora.

Families can bounce together at The Big Bounce America’s many massive inflatables, coming Aug. 31-Sept. 15 to Skokie Sports Park in Skokie. (The Big Bounce America)

Bounce house attraction rolls into Skokie Sports Park

August 22, 2024 at 5:02 a.m.

The Big Bounce America 2024 tour is coming Aug. 31-Sept. 1, Sept. 6-8 and 13-15 to Skokie Sports Park in Skokie.

The Shannon Rovers Irish Pipe Band performed at Irish Days in Long Grove in 2023. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

Long Grove’s Irish Days brings bands, dancers, food and dogs

August 21, 2024 at 5:26 a.m.

Long Grove’s annual Irish Days is held from Aug. 31 to Sept. 2 in the heart of downtown Long Grove.

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