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The cast of Spotlight Arts Collective's production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" from Feb. 17 to 19 at Lincoln-Way West High School Auditorium in New Lenox includes Tim Hannig (left) of Coal City as Potiphar/Pharoah and Mitchell Elzinga of Tinley Park as Joseph.

Things to do Feb. 17-23 in the Southland

February 14, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.

Here are some other events happening from Feb. 17 to 23 in the Southland. 'She Kills Monsters' The Joliet Drama Guild presents this show at 7 p.m. Feb. 17 to...

Oak Park/River Forest High School in Oak Park

Oak Park-River Forest High School student first at school to be named Regeneron scholar

February 13, 2023 at 11:04 a.m.

An Oak Park and River Forest High School senior made school history in a competition entered by approximately 1,900 students from more than 600 high schools across five countries. Nadya...

Cathie Drakulich (from left) of Lansing, Laila London of Flossmoor, Betty Wigell of Homewood, Deb Brunette-Cairns of Park Forest, Betsey Manzoni of Joliet and Mary-Kate Bullaro of Chicago star in The Drama Group's production of "Steel Magnolias" from Feb. 17 to 26 at Chicago Heights' Milord Studio Theatre.

Community theater productions of ‘Steel Magnolias’ set for stages in Chicago Heights, Mokena, Chicago

February 9, 2023 at 2:53 p.m.

"Steel Magnolias" is so popular that at least three groups are staging the play in the Southland. The Drama Group's production from Feb. 17 to 26 at Chicago Heights' Milord...

McConchie continuing Valentine’s Day tradition of reaching out to seniors: ‘We should remind them that they are cared for’

February 7, 2023 at 12:01 p.m.

State Sen. Dan McConchie, R-Hawthorn Woods, is collecting Valentine's Day cards as part of his annual "Valentines for Seniors" program, looking to help uplift seniors' spirits in his district, according...

Drew Lynch, who was born in Indianapolis and now lives in Los Angeles with his dog Stella, brings his comedy tour to Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet on Feb. 10. A runner-up on Season 10 of "America's Got Talent," he has more than 2 million subscribers to his YouTube channel, where "Drew Lynch: Concussed," his first comedy special, is available.

Things to do Feb. 10-16 in the Southland

February 2, 2023 at 11:48 a.m.

Here are some other events happening from Feb. 10 to 16 in the Southland. Drew Lynch He performs at 8 p.m. Feb. 10 at Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet. Tickets...

Storm Grayson of Palos Hills, who has defended his Freelance Underground Independent championship since October 2021 at venues including Thornton Distilling Co. in Thornton, faces Bryan Keith (not pictured) of Texas at the pro wrestling promotion's first show of 2023 at Cantigny Post 367 Veterans of Foreign Wars in Joliet.

Freelance Underground begins 2023 with Back for More in Joliet

February 2, 2023 at 11:28 a.m.

When Storm Grayson competed in his first match in 2014 in UnderGround Wrestling it was as the masked wrestler Rey Furia. Since October 2021 Grayson has been Independent champion for...

"A Raisin in the Sun" from Feb. 9 to 19 at Beverly Arts Center's Baffes Theater in Chicago includes Jenise Sheppard (left) of Chicago's Beverly community as Ruth Younger and Veronda G. Carey, who is originally from Harvey, as Lena Younger (Mama). Set on Chicago's South Side, the play by Lorraine Hansberry explores the divergent dreams and conflicts within three generations of a family.

Things to do Feb. 3-9 in the Southland

January 26, 2023 at 3:40 p.m.

Here are some other events happening from Feb. 3 to 9 in the Southland. Tinley Park Golf Show A driving range demo area, skills challenges, and aisles of newly released...

Oak Lawn Park District Theatre's teen production of "Cinderella" from Feb. 3 to 11 at Oak View Center's Erica Heilmann Theatre features Oak Lawn residents Joey Heilmann (left) as Topher and Grace Celauro as Ella in the Pumpkin cast. The Carriage cast (not pictured) features Aidan Andrade of Burbank and Annie Burns of Orland Park in those roles, respectively.

Teen production of ‘Cinderella’ marks Oak Lawn Park District Theatre debut

January 26, 2023 at 3:40 p.m.

Oak Lawn Park District Theatre co-founder Dave Heilmann met his wife in 1997 when they each auditioned for "Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?" at Oak View Center....

Scotty McCreery, who won the 10th season of "American Idol" in 2011, brings his Damn Strait Tour Jan, 27 to the Rialto Square Theatre. The country star is touring in support of his album "Same Truck," which features the singles "You Time," "Damn Strait" and "It Matters to Her."

Park Forest Museum takes us back to the ’50s with Valentine’s Day exhibit

January 20, 2023 at 11:45 a.m.

The 1950s Park Forest House Museum conducted its 2008 grand opening of its second rental unit at 141 Forest Blvd. with Step Back into a 1950s Valentine's Day. Museum Director...

Nikki Glaser brings her comedy tour March 22 to the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana. (Rialto Square Theatre)

The Forge in Joliet hosts a night of heavy metal tributes including Maiden Chicago

January 12, 2023 at 3:55 p.m.

Metallica, Iron Maiden and Slayer fans can bang their heads to some of the heaviest songs during a night of metal in Joliet. WRXQ-FM (100.7) aka Q Rock and FM...

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