Arts & Entertainment

Kankakee County, IL – Celebrate Heroes at Manteno Festival on Saturday

Manteno is gearing up for the annual "Heroes, Hogs, & Hot Rods" festival, scheduled for Saturday, June 1, from 12 PM to 9 PM. This community event, hosted by...

Wheaton, IL – Cantigny Park to Host Annual Jazz and Wine Fest

Wheaton, IL - Cantigny Park's annual Jazz and Wine Fest is set for Sunday, June 23, from 12-6...

Illinois Chooses ‘The Godfather,’ Indiana Favors ‘The Chocolate Factory’: Preply Unveils Midwest’s Favorite Reads

Chicago, IL - A new study by Preply has brought to light the diverse literary tastes across the Midwest,...

Green Day’s ‘Dookie’ Enters National Recording Registry: A Milestone for Punk Rock Legacy

Washington, D.C. - Green Day's iconic album "Dookie" has been officially inducted into the National Recording Registry at...

Bourbonnais Event: Local Author Amy Kemp Empowers Women with Inspirational Guide on Achieving More

Bourbonnais, IL - Unlock your potential at the Bourbonnais Public Library’s exclusive event featuring Amy Kemp, a beacon of...

Six Flags remains closed in Illinois, reopening could hinge on cure for COVID-19

Six Flags Great America will unlikely reopen anytime soon in Gurnee. The park has been closed since the pandemic hit Illinois in mid-March. Park Management...

AMC could close over 50 theaters in Illinois

AMC Theatres announced Wednesday in a statement it has "substantial doubt" the company can remain in business in a post-pandemic world. The company has...

Illinois State Museum’s Super Saturday is Movin’ and Groovin’ Online

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois State Museum (ISM) announces "On the Move Online Super Saturday" will take place from Saturday, June 5 to Monday,...

Zagster out: 1k+ residents without a bike-sharing program in Kankakee

There will be no bike-sharing service this summer in Kankakee “We at Zagster are taking precautions to ensure that we are keeping you safe in...

Illinois Department of Agriculture and Illinois Racing Board Announce Patron Free Live Racing

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Horse racing is returning to Illinois tracks in June. The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) worked with various stakeholders to bring...

JK Rowling’s new book, The Ickabog, to release online for free

Harry Potter author JK Rowling announced today she will be releasing her new children’s book, The Ickabog, online for free. Rowling says she wants to...
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