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An animal-loving college student hijacks tech created by animal researchers that allows her to insert her consciousness into the circuitry of a lifelike robotic beaver in “Hoppers.”

The spring movie season is bloody. Here are 10 (mostly) fright-free flicks.

For those of us looking for escape from real-world nightmares, here are 10 of the most anticipated — and mostly fright-free — new movies this spring.

Geneva Wine Cellars and Tasting Room owner Al Buchanan is pictured in the wine store and wine bar at 227 S. Third St. Buchanan recently announced the store is closing.

Geneva Wine Cellars closing after nearly 13 years

Geneva Wine Cellars and Tasting Room owner Al Buchanan announced in the business’ online newsletter that it is closing after nearly 13 years.

“Labors of Love: The Life and Legacy of Henrietta Szold,” the story of one of history's most visionary, yet underrecognized, American-Jewish women, who founded Hadassah, established a health care system treating Arabs and Jews equally, and led Youth Aliyah, saving 11,000 children from the Nazis. It will be shown March 12 at Wayfarer.

Chicago’s Jewish Film Festival opens March 7 with stories of hope, chutzpah and humanity

JCC Chicago's 13th annual Jewish Film Festival runs March 7-22, featuring 21 films including documentaries, dramas, and comedies with select Q&As. The festival has screened over 300 films and hosted more than 70,000 filmgoers throughout its history.

The McHenry Outdoor Theater opens April 3. Patrons will have a chance to watch the new “Super Mario Galaxy Movie” and a shot at playing some Mario Bros. games on the theater’s 100-foot-wide, 5-story-tall screen.

McHenry Outdoor Theater opens April 3; patrons can win galactic gaming opportunity

When McHenry Outdoor Theater opens on April 3, patrons will have a chance to watch the new “Super Mario Galaxy Movie” and a shot at playing some Mario Bros. games on the theater’s 100-foot-wide, 5-story-tall screen.

This former Arby's at 522 W. Golf Road in Schaumburg will be the second location of A Thousand Tales Restaurant.

Mediterranean-style eatery to open second suburban location in former Schaumburg Arby’s

A Thousand Tales Restaurant/Bakery & Cafe in Mount Prospect plans to open a second, smaller location at a recently closed Arby’s in Schaumburg this summer.

Suburban actors Philip Earl Johnson of Mundelein and Gwendolyn Whiteside of Cary star in American Blues Theater’s acclaimed revival of William Inge’s American classic “Come Back, Little Sheba.”

Together again: Suburban actors reunite for ABT’s ‘Come Back, Little Sheba’ revival

After seven years, American Blues Theater ensemble members Philip Earl Johnson of Mundelein and Gwendolyn Whiteside of Cary reunite for the company’s acclaimed revival of William Inge’s “Come Back, Little Sheba.”

Carmine’s is one of 17 eateries participating in Rosemont’s restaurant week.

Dining out: Pair of restaurant weeks, soup’s on at Gong cha and more

Meet Chicago Northwest and Rosemont host restaurant weeks, bubble tea purveyor Gong cha has added soup to the menu, Fry the Coop now offers wings and more.