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Bigelow’s ‘A House of Dynamite’ lights a fuse that doesn’t quite ignite

By JAKE COYLE
Oct 10, 2025 5:30 am - In Kathryn Bigelow’s “A House of Dynamite,” when a mysterious missile launches from the Pacific and begins bearing down on the Midwest, the biggest threat initially at the White House is a pile of paper work. But the ho-hum response that kicks off this firecracker of a film is quickly shattered.
In ‘Orwell: 2+2=5,’ a powerful portrait of the author and his still relevant writings

By LINDSEY BAHR
Oct 09, 2025 7:33 pm - Filmmaker Raoul Peck uses George Orwell’s writings to weave together a biographical portrait of the author and a dispiriting picture of power and truth in the modern world in “Orwell: 2+2=5.”
Andy’s Frozen Custard slated to open in Bloomingdale next year

By Katlyn Smith
Oct 09, 2025 4:19 pm - An Andy’s Frozen Custard plans to open on Lake Street in Bloomingdale, the village has announced amid peak pumpkin pie concrete season.
See MasterChef’s ‘fiery cooks’ cook live during Genesee Theatre show Saturday

By Ryan Cole
Oct 09, 2025 2:52 pm - “We have a lot of passion for food,” says Rachel Sanchez, one half of “the fiery cooks” duo and “MasterChef: Dynamic Duos” alum who’s appearing during “MasterChef All-Stars Live” Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan.
41st annual Pinball Expo to light up Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Oct. 15-18

By Eric Peterson
Oct 09, 2025 12:46 pm - Still growing year by year in size and breadth, the 41st annual Pinball Expo returns Wednesday through Saturday, Oct. 15-18, to the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel. “Pinball is universal in its interest and appeal,” says expo organizer Rob Berk.
Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst bring humanity to true-crime tale ‘Roofman’

By LINDSEY BAHR
Oct 09, 2025 12:45 pm - “Roofman” isn’t just some fun, eccentric caper starring Channing Tatum. It’s based on a wild true story involving a prison escape, a six-month secret stay inside Toys “R” Us and a local girlfriend who was none-the-wiser to his criminal ways.
Common’s journey from Bulls ball boy to NBA theme-song composer

By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr.
Oct 09, 2025 11:25 am - When rapper-actor Common was a kid, he carried towels and sneakers as a Chicago Bulls ball boy. Decades later, Common has teamed up with his longtime collaborators to compose “Victory” as the official theme for NBA on Prime, the streaming platform announced Thursday.
Kiss rocker Gene Simmons recovering after crashing SUV

Oct 09, 2025 10:20 am - Kiss rock star Gene Simmons is recovering after he fainted while driving along the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu and crashed his SUV into a parked car, authorities said.
Daily Herald photo contest winners for September 2025

Daily Herald report
Oct 09, 2025 9:16 am - The winning entries in the Daily Herald’s amateur photo contest for September range from graceful egrets to tenacious porcupines.
Bad Bunny’s music streams soar since 2026 Super Bowl halftime show news

By MARIA SHERMAN
Oct 09, 2025 6:58 am - Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny’s music catalog has seen a jump in streams since his 2026 Super Bowl halftime performance was announced.

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