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Theater: Des Plaines native stars in Paramount’s regional ‘Mean Girls’ premiere

Theater: Des Plaines native stars in Paramount’s regional ‘Mean Girls’ premiere

Paramount Theatre presents the regional premiere of the musical “Mean Girls;” Marriott Theatre revives the wrenching “Come From Away,” and City Lit Theater premieres “Shane,” adapted from the 1949 western novel.

 
Why hundreds of communities are scrambling to find road salt

Why hundreds of communities are scrambling to find road salt

Winter is still months away. But communities already are scrambling to store up road salt for the snowy season ahead. That lately has been a challenge for municipalities that count on buying salt through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services, only to be left out in the cold.

 
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Suburban schools make U.S. News’ ‘Best High Schools’ list

Suburban schools make U.S. News’ ‘Best High Schools’ list

Several suburban high schools topped U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-2027 Best High Schools state rankings list, according to data released Tuesday.

 

Sen. Murphy hosting senior fraud seminar Aug. 26

Illinois Sen. Laura Murphy will host a senior fraud seminar at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, at the Niles Senior Center, 999 Civic Center Drive, Niles.

 
Five Week 1 high school football games to watch

Five Week 1 high school football games to watch

Maine South (10-2) at Batavia (10-3) It would be hard to find a matchup of two programs with more success or more elite talent. Maine South won state in 1995, 2000, ...

 
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Things to do Aug. 21-27: Elburn Days, Glen Ellyn Carnival, Dandelion Wine Arts & Music Festival and more

Things to do Aug. 21-27: Elburn Days, Glen Ellyn Carnival, Dandelion Wine Arts & Music Festival and more

Mark your calendar for Elburn Days, the Glen Ellyn Carnival, the 26th annual Ray Bradbury’s Dandelion Wine Arts & Music Festival and more.

 
‘A memorable experience’: Wine challenge among ways Truluck’s tries to make every day a special occasion

‘A memorable experience’: Wine challenge among ways Truluck’s tries to make every day a special occasion

Truluck’s in Rosemont is hosting its annual “Sommelier’s Secret White Wine Challenge,” where guests can order a $15 mystery glass of wine. If they guess what it is, it’s on the house. It’s one of the ways they try to make every visit a special occasion.

 
Best bets: Rosemont History Museum debuts, The MAC celebrates 40 years

Best bets: Rosemont History Museum debuts, The MAC celebrates 40 years

This week: Rosemont debuts its $3 million Donald E. Stephens Rosemont History Museum; DuPage County’s bustling McAninch Arts Center at the College of DuPage celebrates its 40th anniversary and several Chicago museums introduce new exhibitions.

 
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Dining Out: National Waffle, Pork Chop and Dog Day specials, lobster season at Shaw’s and more

Dining Out: National Waffle, Pork Chop and Dog Day specials, lobster season at Shaw’s and more

We’ve got specials for National Dog, Waffle and Pork Chop Days at suburban restaurants. It’s also time for Shaw’s Crab House’s annual lobster festival and The Greggory in South Barrington is welcoming an acclaimed chef for its next “Friends at the Hearth” dinner.

 

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