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“A Time and Place for Us” was the theme of the Spring 2025 concert presented by the Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale at the First United Methodist Church of Glen Ellyn at the start of its 40th anniversary celebration. (Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale)

Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale marking 40th anniversary with concert series

November 11, 2025 at 2:01 p.m.

The Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale has come a long way since it was started as a program of the Glen Ellyn Park District in January 1985.

Clara Nowak, played by Naomi Hershman (second from left) and her three adult children (left to right) played by Robert Wood Frank, Mindy Shore, and Lorelei Sturm, are guardians of a statue of the Virgin Mary erected by Clara’s father after he had a vision of her at his barber shop in “Miracle on South Division Street” at Citadel Theatre, Nov. 14-Dec. 14. (Ralph Durham, North Shore Camera Club)

Lake Forest’s Citadel Theatre presents holiday play exploring question of what is a miracle

November 10, 2025 at 11:22 a.m.

When is a miracle still a miracle when it isn’t the miracle you thought it was? Confused? It will become abundantly clear when you see “Miracle on South Division Street”...

The Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art in Oak Brook welcomes art and rock fans for Lapidary Day on Nov. 8. (Chuck Fieldman/Pioneer Press)

Lizzadro Museum’s Lapidary Day showcases art ‘created by Mother Nature, shaped by human hands’

October 27, 2025 at 4:01 p.m.

Those with an affinity for rocks will be entertained and educated during Lapidary Day at the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art in Oak Brook.

Amalia Balash (Bethany Brautigam) and Georg Nowack (Sam Garrison), coworkers who don’t get along, have a big surprise in their future in “She Loves Me” at Harper College, Nov. 14-23. (Steve Donisch)

Musical coming to Harper College explores two people discovering love that is closer than they realize

October 24, 2025 at 6:22 a.m.

Love is sometimes closer than you think. That’s the case in the musical “She Loves Me” where two employees of a 1930s European perfumery, who don’t really get along, are...

June Carter Cash and Johnny Cash perform at New York's Madison Square Garden on Friday Oct. 16, 1992. John Carter Cash, the son of Johnny Cash and June Carter, will discuss his parents and the new book, “The Complete Johnny Cash: Lyrics from a Lifetime of Songwriting,” along with author Mark Stielper and Chicago radio legend Terri Hemmert Oct. 30 at Elmhurst University. ( AP Photo/Ron Frehm)

Songs of Johnny Cash take center stage in Elmhurst at program featuring his son and radio legend Terri Hemmert

October 21, 2025 at 7:15 a.m.

WXRT DJ Terri Hemmert and John Carter Cash, the son of Johnny Cash and his wife June Carter, will discuss the music icon in Elmhurst.

Music Institute of Chicago faculty members Almita Vamos (pictured) on violin and Tanya Carey on cello will perform a duet at the music school’s Fall Fundraiser Concert, Nov. 2 at Nichols Concert Hall in downtown Evanston. (Layne Dixon)

Evanston’s Music Institute of Chicago holding its fall fundraising concert on Nov. 2

October 17, 2025 at 6:24 a.m.

Students, alumni, and faculty members will all share their talents at the Music Institute of Chicago’s Fall Fundraiser Concert, 3 p.m. Nov. 2 at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave....

Renowned Oaxacan artist Jacobo Angeles demonstrates the natural pigments used in traditional alebrijes (brightly colored Mexican folk art sculptures) during the opening event of the Dia de los Muertos Week celebration in Downtown Highland Park on Oct. 25. (Diana Gran Portraits)

Downtown Highland Park to see second Dia de los Muertos Week, Oct. 25 – Nov. 2.

October 13, 2025 at 4:21 p.m.

Brilliantly colored decorations, themed activities, traditional foods, and crafts of Mexico will fill Downtown Highland Park for the 2nd Annual Dia de los Muertos Week, October 25-November. 2.

Acclaimed pianist Mio Nakamura will perform the world premiere of Alex Groesch’s “Piano Concerto No. 1” on June 14 with The Symphony of Oak Park & River Forest. (Benjamin Foote)

The Symphony of Oak Park and River Forest focuses on soloists in new season

October 10, 2025 at 2:01 p.m.

Soloists will shine during “Season of Stars,” The Symphony of Oak Park & River Forest’s 2025-26 season.

The Elmhurst University’s new Health Sciences Building houses the departments of Nursing, Public Health, Occupational Therapy and Communication Sciences and Disorders. (Elmhurst University)

Elmhurst University’s new $30 million Health Sciences building offers ‘hands-on’ clinic, community services

October 9, 2025 at 4:25 p.m.

The new 45,000-square-foot Health Sciences Building at Elmhurst University opened Oct. 3 amid ribbon-cutting pomp.

Assistant Choreographer Vernon Gooden, pictured with dancer Crystal Gurrola, has created a piece for Winifred Haun & Dancers’, “Glimmers in the Garden: An Intimate Gala Celebration,” Oct. 23 at Cheney Mansion in Oak Park. (Michelle Reid)

Cheney Mansion in Oak Park is backdrop for ‘eerie, unsettling piece’ and more in latest Winifred Haun performance

October 7, 2025 at 11:30 a.m.

The Elizabeth F. Cheney Mansion in Oak Park will host Winifred Haun & Dancers' Glimmers in the Garden: An Intimate Gala Celebration.

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