Entertainment Stories from May 17, 2022
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Best Bets: Long Grove Chocolate Fest once again serving up treatsMay 19, 2022 12:30 PM - The Long Grove Chocolate Festival returns this weekend, the Anime Central convention opens Friday in Rosemont, and comedian Eddie Griffin performs standup at the Genesee.
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Helen Mirren, Harrison Ford to star in 'Yellowstone' prequel
May 18, 2022 8:09 AM - Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford will bring their star power to the newest addition to the 'Yellowstone' franchise
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Blooming Fest blossoms in West Chicago May 21May 17, 2022 10:45 PM - One of West Chicago's favorite traditions, Blooming Fest, returns on Saturday, May 21, after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic.
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After battling through pandemic with new owner, Pastabilities closes in Buffalo GroveMay 17, 2022 7:21 PM - Battered by the pandemic and rising food costs, Pastabilities in Buffalo Grove has closed. The Italian eatery served its last meal Tuesday.
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Schaumburg recruits new cultural services director from McCormick PlaceMay 17, 2022 4:22 PM - The village of Schaumburg has hired Tiana Weiler, currently director of event management for McCormick Place in Chicago, as its third cultural services director.
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West Dundee trustees approve incentives to assist with restaurant projectMay 17, 2022 4:02 PM - West Dundee trustees have approved an agreement with $300,000 in assistance for a $3 million project to transform a shuttered Chili's into The Assembly Cafe & Bar's second location. The popular Hoffman Estates eatery, known for its burgers and ribs, hopes to open the West Dundee restaurant by early 2023.
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Tom Brady featured in upcoming Netflix 'Greatest' roast
May 17, 2022 3:52 PM - Tom Brady will be on the hot seat -- this time during a Netflix roast. Netflix announced Tuesday the seven-time Super Bowl champion will be featured first in a series of upcoming specials called "Greatest Roasts of All Time: GROAT." Brady is the executive producer of the series, with his roast set to tape in 2023.
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ABC tries something brave: A drama with a journalist as the hero
May 17, 2022 3:45 PM - ABC is bringing actress Hilary Swank and the writer of the 2015 Oscar-winning film "Spotlight" together for a new drama about a journalist working in Alaska.
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Jerry Lee Lewis, Keith Whitley to join Country Hall of Fame
May 17, 2022 3:44 PM - Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Jerry Lee Lewis, the late country singer Keith Whitley and music executive Joe Galante will join the Country Music Hall of Fame. Lewis, 86, nicknamed "The Killer," wore a red sequined jacket and white shoes at Tuesday's announcement, where he was introduced by duo Brooks & Dunn.
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Sweet! Long Grove Chocolate Festival finally returnsMay 17, 2022 1:36 PM - Chocolate Festival will return to downtown Long Grove for the first time in three years this weekend featuring sweet and savory chocolate treats, musical headliners, a carnival and more.
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