Entertainment Stories from February 1, 2026 (Change date)
-
Car-tastic: The Chicago Auto Show is back with 2,000 tires to kickFeb 01, 2026 8:45 pm - New attractions include Chi-Town Alley showcasing local car culture and an indoor test track for gas-powered autos.
-
Above the crowd: Norge tournament soars as Olympics previewFeb 01, 2026 6:40 pm - The 121st edition of the Norge Ski Club’s Annual Winter Tournament in Fox River Grove attracted thousands of spectators and a host of top-flight competitors from the U.S. and beyond.
-
Demond Wilson, who played Lamont on 'Sanford and Son,' dies at 79Feb 01, 2026 5:31 pm - Demond Wilson, who found fame in the 1970s playing Lamont on “Sanford and Son” and went on to become a minister, has died. He was 79. Mark Goldman, a publicist for Wilson...
-
‘Melania,’ panned by some film critics, opens with strong ticket sales for a documentaryFeb 01, 2026 4:08 pm - Promoted by President Donald Trump as “a must watch,” the Melania Trump documentary “Melania” debuted with a better-than-expected $7 million in ticket sales at the box office, according to studio estimates Sunday.
-
Citing potential for damage, St. Charles to require city approval for downtown muralsFeb 01, 2026 11:06 am - Citing concerns about the potential for damage to buildings, St. Charles will now require city approval for murals in historic districts.
Showing 1-5 of 5