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"Feloniously Yours – a memoir" is a sequel to Dennis Foley's 2012 book, "The Drunkard's Son: A Chicago Story." The author from Chicago's Beverly community celebrates his newest book with a release party on Oct. 22 at O'Rourke's Office in the city's Morgan Park community.

Beverly author Dennis Foley presents ‘Feloniously Yours – a memoir’

October 12, 2023 at 3:38 p.m.

While writing an early 1900s love story about anarchist Emma Goldman and doctor Ben Reitman, Dennis Foley paused to begin another book. "I had 40 to 50 pages of the...

Stilian Kirov (standing), whose Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra title recently was renamed Gibb music director, will conduct Opening Night: Music From the Americas on Oct. 14 at Trinity Christian College's Ozinga Chapel in Palos Heights to begin the group's 2023-24 season.

Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra opens season with Music From the Americas

October 4, 2023 at 5:45 a.m.

The tradition of starting Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra's season with American compositions has been expanded. Oct. 14's Opening Night: Music From the Americas at Trinity Christian College's Ozinga Chapel in Palos...

The cast of the Drama Group's "The Addams Family" from Oct. 6 to 15 at the Milord Studio Theatre in Chicago Heights includes Xavier Barham (front row, from left), Allison McReynolds, Abriella Caravette (second row, from left), Emma Froeschle, Michael Behrens (third row, from left), Ben Froeschle (as the hand named Thing), Margie Hess, Alicia Cuccia and J.R. Willard-Rose (back row).

Things to do Oct. 6-12 in the Southland

October 3, 2023 at 6:15 a.m.

The cast of the Drama Group's "The Addams Family" from Oct. 6 to 15 at the Milord Studio Theatre in Chicago Heights includes Xavier Barham (front row, from left), Allison...

Trunk or Treat returns for another year on Oct. 21 at Heritage Park in Homer Glen. The villages presents the free family-friendly event at which attendees may show off their costumes while trick-or-treating at decorated, candy-filled vehicle trunks.

Have a scary or silly Halloween in the Southland

September 28, 2023 at 2:39 p.m.

The days leading to Oct. 31 feature many themed activities. Here are some Halloween events happening in the Southland. Chicago Heights Drive Thru Trunk or Treat: 4 to 6 p.m....

Lindsay Deutsch (left), who has toured as a solo violinist with Yanni, created TAKE3. The trio of varying members performs its Where ROCK Meets BACH show on Sept. 30 at Moraine Valley Community College's Fine & Performing Arts Center's Dorothy Menker Theater in Palos Hills.

Things to do Sept. 29-Oct. 5 in the Southland

September 27, 2023 at 11:59 a.m.

Here are some other events happening from Sept. 29 to Oct. 5 in the Southland. Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast' Theatre-on-the-Hill stages this musical at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 29 to...

Kevin Denny of Blue Island is one of four cast members in Gaelic Park Players' "Thy Will Be Done," which kicks off the community theater's 2023-24 season at Chicago Gaelic Park in Oak Forest. The play, which opened Sept. 22, continues to Oct. 1.

Gaelic Park Players opens season with ‘Thy Will Be Done’

September 21, 2023 at 1:05 p.m.

A range of emotions are explored in Gaelic Park Players' first production of its 2023-24 season. "Thy Will Be Done," which opened Sept. 22 and continues to Oct. 1 at...

Fuerza Regida's Otra Peda Tour 2023 stops on Sept. 23 at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park. The band, which is known for songs including "Bebe Dame" with Grupo Frontera, consists of Samuel Jaimez (from left), Moisés López, Jesús Ortiz Paz, Khrystian Ramos and José García.

Things to do Sept. 22-28 in the Southland

September 19, 2023 at 5:03 a.m.

Here are some other events happening from Sept. 22 to 28 in the Southland. No Limit Laughs Orland Park Recreation & Parks' improv team starts its 2023-24 season from 8...

Attractions at The Old Joliet Haunted Prison from Sept. 23 to Nov. 4 include Cellblock 13. Now in its third year, the site is presented by Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group at the former Joliet Correctional Center, which closed in 2002.

Watch out! Southland haunted houses are here to scare you

September 15, 2023 at 11:03 a.m.

Southlanders looking to get their scare on for Halloween have several sites they can visit this season. One spot is The Old Joliet Haunted Prison, which Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group...

Catherine Trezek, an oil painter from Mokena, is among the nearly 60 artists participating in Tall Grass Arts Association's 67th Park Forest Art Fair. New this year is a chalk art sidewalk drawing contest next to and around the village's new sculpture park, just west of Village Hall.

Things to do Sept. 15-21 in the Southland

September 12, 2023 at 6:08 a.m.

Here are some other events happening from Sept. 15 to 21 in the Southland. Feelin' Groovy, starring Jim Witter This season-opening show is at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at Moraine...

WGN-AM (720)'s Bob Sirott returns to again serve as master of ceremonies for Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66's Hall of Fame induction award ceremony. He also will be inducted in the Radio Personality category during the third annual event on Sept. 17 in Joliet.

Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Hall of Fame induction returns to Rialto in Joliet

September 11, 2023 at 1:48 p.m.

As work continues to officially open the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 in Joliet, the contributions of several inductees with ties to the state will be celebrated....

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