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‘We will have an awesome sandwich’: Riganato owners to open HoneyBird chicken restaurant in Geneva

By Dave Heun
Jan 07, 2026 11:36 am - The owners of Geneva’s Riganato Old World Grille are planning to open a second restaurant -- HoneyBird, on East State Street, focusing on chicken.
Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser struggles with Julia Roberts and Venezuela while building monologue

By ANDREW DALTON
Jan 07, 2026 9:40 am - The Golden Globes are fast approaching, and Nikki Glaser is struggling to find a Julia Roberts joke. “She’s been the toughest nut to crack,” Glaser, who’s hosting Sunday’s Globes, said Tuesday with a determined laugh. “But I’m going to crack it.”
Passion reignited: Timely satire ‘Eureka Day’ lures TimeLine co-founder and artistic director back to acting

By Barbara Vitello
Jan 07, 2026 8:39 am - TimeLine Theatre co-founder and artistic director PJ Powers returns to the stage after 11 years to co-star in TimeLine and Broadway in Chicago’s production of the Tony Award-winning play “Eureka Day.”
An eventful first week in his job for CBS News’ Tony Dokoupil, maybe not as intended

By DAVID BAUDER
Jan 07, 2026 7:57 am - No one can say Tony Dokoupil is slipping into his new job as “CBS Evening News” anchor unnoticed. In a week, he’s issued a veritable manifesto for how he intends to fulfill the role, cast subtle shade on saintly predecessor Walter Cronkite, had an unexpected debut dominated by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and posted a cringeworthy video of people mispronouncing his name.
Warner Bros rejects takeover offer from Paramount, tells shareholders to stick with Netflix bid

By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS and MICHELLE CHAPMAN
Jan 07, 2026 7:49 am - Warner Bros. again rejected a takeover bid from Paramount and told shareholders Wednesday to stick with a rival offer from Netflix.
Immanuel Lutheran in East Dundee next stop on annual pipe organ tour

By Jeff Neufeld, Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour
Jan 06, 2026 11:16 pm - The next two stops on the 2025-26 Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour will feature performances at Immanuel Lutheran Church in East Dundee on Jan. 11 and Immanuel United Church of Christ in Streamwood on Jan. 18.
‘Cozy, warm and welcomed’: New Libertyville coffee shop concept aims for comfort and building connections

By Mick Zawislak
Jan 06, 2026 8:43 pm - The idea behind Frunchroom Collective, a new coffee shop preparing to open in Libertyville, is a cozy and welcome environment.
Where to enjoy sophisticated nonalcoholic drinks in the suburbs during Dry January

By Rick West
Jan 06, 2026 5:40 pm - If you’re practicing Dry January, or just want to cut back back on alcohol while still enjoying a complex crafted drink, many suburban restaurants are putting a bigger emphasis on their nonalcoholic offerings.
Dining Out: $1.20 anniversary drink specials in Bartlett and ‘fry’ January at Morton’s

By Rick West
Jan 06, 2026 4:53 pm - 120 Live Bartlett is celebrating a pair of anniversaries with $1.20 drink specials this weekend. Plus, there’s a fun “fry January” offer from Morton’s, new limited-time specials at Perry’s and more.
Bliss out at Chicago Botanic Garden’s ‘Feelin’ Groovy’ Orchid Show

Submitted by Chicago Botanic Garden
Jan 06, 2026 4:38 pm - Tickets go on sale Jan. 13 for Chicago Botanic Garden's annual Orchid Show, opening Feb. 7. Featuring vibrant orchid displays with 1960s and ’70s themes; special events like Orchids After Hours, Silent Disco nights; and the Illinois Orchid Society Spring Show and Sale.

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