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Tom Diamantopoulos had a career selling medical devices before recently purchasing a Scooter's Coffee franchise in Downers Grove.

Hinsdale man pours himself into new career by opening Scooter’s Coffee in Downers Grove

After years of stopping at coffee shops as he drove across five Midwestern states selling medical devices, Tom Diamantopoulos decided it was time for a change.

Martha Stewart has joined pal Snoop Dogg as a minority owner of Welsh soccer team Swansea.

Martha Stewart joins Snoop Dogg as minority owner of Swansea soccer club

Martha Stewart has joined pal Snoop Dogg as a minority owner of Welsh soccer team Swansea.

Always-on-the-move Marty (Timothée Chalamet) wants to rule the world of table tennis in “Marty Supreme.”

An electric Timothée Chalamet is the consummate striver in propulsive ‘Marty Supreme’

“Marty Supreme,” Josh Safdie’s nerve-busting, adrenaline jolt of a movie, stars a never-better Timothée Chalamet in a delicious synergy of actor, role and whatever fairy dust makes a performance feel both preordained and magically fresh.

Griff (Paul Rudd), right, keeps a wary watch out for his friends Kenny (Steve Zahn) and Claire (Thandiwe Newton) while attempting to make a monster movie in Brazil in “Anaconda.”

Snake prattle: ‘Anaconda’ flawed but meta fun reboot of snaky 1997 cult comedy

Why do studio killjoys sadistically ruin our entertainment experience by revealing a film’s key surprises and plot twists in commercials? Tom Gormican’s meta-comic “Anaconda” contains two key shockeroonie surprises, both revealed in the trailers.

Looking for a rockin’ Yuletide treat? The cast of Marriott Theatre’s “Million Dollar Quartet Christmas” welcomes 2026 rockabilly style during special New Year’s Eve performances.

Best Bets: Marriott, Raue Center, Navy Pier will be rockin’ New Year’s Eve

What are you doing New Year’s Eve? Marriott hosts a rockin’ party with the cast of “Million Dollar Quartet Christmas,” American English headlines the Raue Center’s celebration and The New Philharmonic performs a pops concert at the McAninch Arts Center, while Navy Pier hosts a couple of dance parties.

Comedian Vik Pandya headlines the Comedy Vault in Batavia on Saturday, Dec. 27.

Spotlight: Post-holiday humor courtesy of Naperville comedian

Finance expert turned stand-up comedian Vik Pandya returns to the suburbs this weekend to headline The Comedy Vault in Batavia.

Singer-songwriter Kevin Farris will perform Friday, Dec. 26, at Hey Nonny in Arlington Heights.

Concerts Dec. 26 to Jan. 1: Kevin Farris, BoDeans, Cathy Richardson and more

Upcoming concerts include Kevin Farris at Hey Nonny, BoDeans at the Genesee Theatre and Arcada Theatre, Cathy Richardson at Hey Nonny and more.