Peoria Police host "Ice Cream Cone with a Cop" for community engagement on July 13, 2024, at the local Dairy Queen.

Movie Reel hosts a free summer movie series on Wednesdays, with "Wonka" screening on July 10. Community reaction has been positive to this initiative aimed to foster togetherness.

Chaka Khan will headline the opening night of Artscape in Baltimore on August 2, marking her return since 1993. The event is part of a free arts festival.

St. Louis Park's Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater will host the free Gypsy Mania Hot Club Quartet concert on July 10, as part of the Summer Concert Series.

Eddie Murphy returns as Axel Foley in "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F", a Netflix sequel that's received mixed reviews for its humor and action, yet offers nostalgia with returning original characters.

The World's Biggest Bounce House, Big Bounce America, will be in Skokie from August 31 for two weeks with various attractions for all ages, offering tickets from $22 to $45.

Keith Urban held a surprise concert in Chicago at Carol's Pub following his NASCAR Street Race weekend performance, where he played through a dust storm.

Biologists in Florida discovered a longnose gar with a crooked spine, which they believe was caused by injury rather than genetics. Despite the deformity, the fish is healthy and plays an important ecological role.

Dua Lipa and Halsey join the lineup of the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas for September. The event will be live-streamed on Hulu, and features a diverse range of artists across genres. Tickets are on sale, with Ryan Seacrest hosting.

Aaron Mahi, a celebrated figure in Hawaiian music, passed away at 70, leaving behind a legacy of cultural contributions as the long-serving bandmaster of the Royal Hawaiian Band.

SeaWorld Orlando's 'Penguin Trek' coaster offers guests a chilly Antarctic experience and has received positive reviews. The park prioritizes visitor comfort and offers a weather-related return policy.

Rowlett Summer Musicals presents "Alice in Wonderland Jr" at the Plaza Theatre in Garland, TX, from August 1-3, offering family-friendly entertainment with multiple showtimes.

A new state-of-the-art climbing gym, High Point Climbing & Fitness, is being created within Orlando's Packing District by converting an old warehouse. It will include a variety of climbing facilities, aiming to open in Spring 2025.