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Book Review: Evidence of historian David McCullough’s curiosity abounds in ‘History Matters’

By ANDREW DeMILLO
Sep 16, 2025 2:09 pm - One thing that’s clear after reading “History Matters,” a posthumous collection of David McCullough’s writings and speeches, is how much the revered historian practiced what he preached.
New children’s bookstore in Fox River Grove aims to conjure reading magic

By Michelle Meyer
Sep 16, 2025 2:03 pm - Former grade school English teacher and Crystal Lake resident Susan Kelly remembers how magical books were for her growing up. Now she’s aiming to pass on that same feeling in her newly opened independent children’s bookstore in Fox River Grove.
The Patten House brings Cajun flair back to downtown Geneva

By Rick West
Sep 16, 2025 1:59 pm - Nearly two years after unexpectedly closing its doors, The Patten House in Geneva has reopened, welcoming guests who had been clamoring for its return.
Things to do Sept. 19-25: Oktoberfests, Naperville Irish Fest, Elgin Fringe Festival, Cary Main Street Fest and more

By Luke Zurawski
Sep 16, 2025 1:46 pm - Mark your calendar for Oktoberfests in Libertyville, Arlington Heights, Elk Grove Village, Palatine and Highland Park; Tacos and Tequila Festival in Geneva; Naperville Irish Fest; Cantigny Car Show and more happening this week.
11 of Robert Redford’s most memorable performances and where to watch them

By LINDSEY BAHR
Sep 16, 2025 1:18 pm - When you’re a larger-than-life, generation-spanning star like Robert Redford, the hard truth is that every movie is notable in some way. He was iconic in his own time, whether in front of the camera, or behind it. Here are 11 notable performances.
Spotlight: Evanston native Elizabeth McGovern channels Ava Gardner

By Barbara Vitello
Sep 16, 2025 9:51 am - Actress Elizabeth McGovern channels Ava Gardner in “Ava: The Secret Conversations” at Chicago’s Studebaker Theater, plus world premieres open at Chicago Shakespeare and A Red Orchid theaters.
From the archives: Redford a natural in making movies that prick America’s conscience

By Dann Gire
Sep 16, 2025 9:50 am - For Robert Redford, it’s about the joy. “The joy of trying to make something artistically interesting or pleasurable, entertaining, and still look at issues of substance that have to do with our lives,” Redford mused.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of America are still benefiting from Nate Bargatze’s controversial Emmys bit

By JAMES POLLARD
Sep 16, 2025 7:14 am - The Boys & Girls Clubs of America may end up being the biggest winner of Sunday night’s Emmy Awards. The afterschool youth programming nonprofit is now seeing a donation surge after a controversial fundraising bit at the center of television’s biggest night.
Couldn’t make it to see Bad Bunny in Puerto Rico? He’s livestreaming his last concert

By ITZEL LUNA
Sep 16, 2025 7:02 am - Bad Bunny’s final show of his “No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí” (“I Don’t Want to Leave Here”) residency on Saturday, Sept. 20, will be livestreamed for free by Amazon.
Making music for more than half a century, Sparks plays Riot Fest Friday

By KRYSTA FAURIA
Sep 16, 2025 6:26 am - They’ve spent more than half a century together as bandmates, putting out dozens of records. But brothers Ron and Russell Mael — the duo behind the art-pop band Sparks — have no intention of retiring anytime soon. Sparks plays Riot Fest Friday, Sept. 19.

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