Kathy Cichon

The William Tanner House Museum is at 304 Oak Ave. in Aurora.

It’s a family affair as descendants of early Aurora residents get ready to tell history of Tanner House

May 26, 2023 at 6:49 p.m.

When Corda Murphy and her daughter, Jenny Blair, walk through the front door of the William Tanner House Museum in Aurora, it's more than a visit to a bygone era....

Dancers from the Joffrey Studio Company and Academy Trainees of the Joffrey Academy of Dance perform "Rita Finds Home" at Navy Pier in Chicago in 2022. The Chicago-based ballet company will present the 45-minute ballet Friday at Aurora University. The performance is free, but registration is required.

Free ballet to be presented in Aurora a story of immigration told through dance

March 21, 2023 at 3:11 p.m.

There's more than one way to define home. Rita, who moves to Chicago from Puerto Rico, discovers what the word means to her in "Rita Finds Home," a 45-minute ballet...

Elgin Symphony Orchestra presents a little Latin Fire

December 21, 2022 at 11:27 p.m.

Get ready to move with and be moved by the sounds of Latin America. "There are some songs where the audience is called upon to either sing or shout certain...

BoDeans return to annual show at the Arcada

December 21, 2022 at 7:32 p.m.

In a way, the latest BoDeans album was an educational experience. "I was moving between houses and apartments and places and I had to learn to record in all different...

Winter Bullyland bulldog show emphasizes fun of the breed

December 12, 2022 at 4:29 p.m.

You could say it all started when, as a child, Nestor Solis decided to be like Mike. The Aurora resident grew up around dogs and always wanted to have a...

Oswego theater company stages ‘Vintage Variety Radio Hour Holiday Spectacular’

December 7, 2022 at 4:36 p.m.

It's time for something different. After several years of performing "A Christmas Carol" or "It's a Wonderful Life" radio plays, Limelight Theatre Company will premiere a brand new holiday radio...

Trans-Siberian Orchestra salute to perform several Chicago suburban shows

December 1, 2022 at 5:33 p.m.

Perhaps the only light reindeer like is the one from Rudolph's nose. Or maybe they just choose to eschew the spotlight. Whatever the reason, the live reindeer brought on stage...

Elgin celebrates holiday season with Krampus Krawl

December 1, 2022 at 5:18 p.m.

It's a Christmas celebration with an edge. "This is your punk rock Christmas," said John LaFleur, head volunteer. Think less friendly Frosty the Snowman and more fearful horned creature. Welcome...

Chicago a cappella will perform its first ever "Hanukkah a cappella" concert Dec. 10 at Congregation Rodfei Zedek in Chicago and Dec. 11 at Congregation Sukkat Shalom in Wilmette. The program will feature all Hanukkah music, including new works.

Chicago a cappella presents new show ‘Hanukkah a cappella’

November 30, 2022 at 7:36 p.m.

Chicago a cappella is about to demonstrate there is more to Hanukkah music than "The Dreidel Song" and the Adam Sandler song. "When most people think of Hanukkah music, even...

ABBA tribute band brings Elgin students on stage in Hemmens show

November 23, 2022 at 8:59 p.m.

Maybe she should have sent out an S.O.S. during the costume change. "There was one point where the other girl got the hanger stuck in the costume and she came...

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