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Eat, drink and play at these suburban ‘eatertainment’ spots on New Year’s Eve

Eat, drink and play at these suburban ‘eatertainment’ spots on New Year’s Eve

Here are some places where you can eat, drink and play while you count down to 2026 on New Year’s Eve.

 
New laws for the new year: Illinois’ grocery tax ends, aquifer protections begin

New laws for the new year: Illinois’ grocery tax ends, aquifer protections begin

The expiration of Illinois’ 1% grocery tax is just one of several new laws set to take effect next Thursday.

 
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Former Hoffman Estates village trustee Cary Collins dies at 78

Former Hoffman Estates village trustee Cary Collins dies at 78

Former Hoffman Estates trustee and park district commissioner Cary Collins died the day after Christmas at the age of 78.

 
Immigration battle, Kirk assassination among top stories of 2025

Immigration battle, Kirk assassination among top stories of 2025

The reaction to conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s murder, immigration enforcement efforts and the conclusion to a decades-old disappearance were among the top suburban stories of 2025.

 
Daytime star Susan Lucci appearing in Naperville Feb. 9

Daytime star Susan Lucci appearing in Naperville Feb. 9

The queen of daytime television will be in Naperville in February to promote her new memoir, “La Lucci.” Anderson’s Bookshop will host a Q&A with the Emmy-award winning actress best known for her role as Erica Kane on “All My Children.”

 
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How to make a plan for your money in 2026

How to make a plan for your money in 2026

The Associated Press spoke with people who are making financial resolutions for 2026. Here’s a look at what they’re planning and how you can draw inspiration for your own resolutions.

 
Boys basketball: Davis scores 51, shatters records in leading Warren to Big Dipper title

Boys basketball: Davis scores 51, shatters records in leading Warren to Big Dipper title

Boundless excitement surrounded Warren as it returned to Rich Township's Richton Park campus for Tuesday's championship game of the 52nd Big Dipper Classic. Warren had ea...

 
Things to do Dec. 26 to Jan. 1: Trans-Siberian Orchestra, holiday concerts, light shows, events and more

Things to do Dec. 26 to Jan. 1: Trans-Siberian Orchestra, holiday concerts, light shows, events and more

It’s your last chance to catch many holiday events, including concerts, light shows, performances of “A Christmas Carol” and “The Nutcracker” and more.

 
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Best bets: Local live music to warm up cold winter nights

Best bets: Local live music to warm up cold winter nights

Guitarist Scott Tipping celebrates the release of his second album at The Venue in Aurora, the annual Women’s Jazz Festival returns to Hey Nonny in Arlington Heights, and Brookfield Zoo offers free admission through Feb. 28.

 
The worst movies of 2025

The worst movies of 2025

In this season of best-of lists, maybe there’s a measure of schadenfreude, if not solace, to be found in other people’s failures. I’m talking about the trash heap of movies so bad that they couldn’t muster more than a star and half from The Washington Post’s critics.

 

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