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Photos: Merchant Street MusicFest in Kankakee

Festivalgoers braved a variety of weather forecasts to rock out at Merchant Street MusicFest over the weekend on July 25 and 26, 2025.

By Tiffany Blanchette●

Rain or Shine: Merchant Street MusicFest rocked downtown Kankakee

A wide variety of weather forecasts didn’t stop the tunes over the weekend as the 15th Merchant Street MusicFest rocked downtown Kankakee.

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Small Town Theatrics bringing ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ to Coal City stage

Small Town Theatrics is ringing the bell on its 15th season as it presents Disney’s 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ on July 17-20 at the Coal City Performing Arts Center. The 53-member cast features actors from across the area in the telling of this classic tale.

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Acting Out Theatre Co. to perform ‘Godspell’ at Bourbonnais’ The Grove

Acting Out Theatre Co. will perform "Godspell" in an outdoor venue on July 18, 19 and 20 at 8 p.m. with pre-show activities and food trucks at The Grove in Bourbonnais.

By Tiffany Blanchette●

Hollywood horror feature filmed in Kankakee to premiere locally

After filming across Kankakee County, Clifton native Andrew Lamping will roll out the red carpet as his debut feature film, "When the Night Falls," premieres on June 13 in Wilmington with a special screening for the cast, crew and local supporters.

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