Entertainment
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Alan Tudyk infuses 'Resident Alien' with the art of clowning
Aug 15, 2022 6:00 am - Alan Tudyk owes his teachers more than a few measly apples. In school, he received sound career guidance from those who recognized his nascent talent. The result: The wo...
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"Whispers" theme of Mundelein short story contestAug 15, 2022 1:00 am - "Whispers" is the theme of the Mundelein Arts Commission's 2022 short story contest. The theme was inspired by the new sculpture "Susurro" ("Whisper") at Park and Seymo...
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'Bullet Train' repeats at No. 1; 'Top Gun' flies back up the ranks
Aug 14, 2022 11:00 pm - NEW YORK - The Brad Pitt action film "Bullet Train" led all movies in ticket sales for a second straight weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, while a quiet spe...
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Treat Williams readies to end his stay in 'Chesapeake Shores' on The Hallmark ChannelAug 14, 2022 7:30 am - Though there's sadness in separating from longtime colleagues, Treat Williams believes "Chesapeake Shores" has had its natural life span. The Hallmark Channel drama insp...
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Music review: TikTok star Bella Poarch seeks new musical fan base
Aug 14, 2022 7:30 am - Bella Poarch, "Dolls" (Warner Records) In theory this should work. With her massive TikTok following, Bella Poarch clearly needed to strike while the iron is hot an...
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Hey Nonny brings history of Arlington Heights aliveAug 13, 2022 11:00 pm - Since its opening in 2018, variety has been the hallmark of performances at Hey Nonny, the music venue and bistro in downtown Arlington Heights. In keeping with that ad...
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'South Park' enjoys a silver anniversary of satire
Aug 12, 2022 11:00 pm - Reaching the age of 25 is usually a sign of hitting adulthood, a signal to put away all childish things. Not for "South Park" and stars Stan, Kyle, Kenny and Cartman. Th...
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Coming out, coming of age, coming to terms in four-star 'Fun Home' at CopleyAug 12, 2022 2:00 pm - “Fun Home” - ★ ★ ★ ★ Most musicals have what is commonly known as an 11 o'clock number: the showstopper that typically occurs late in the second act and centers on the ...
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Jamie Foxx hunts vampires in watchable comedy 'Day Shift'
Aug 12, 2022 10:00 am - “Day Shift” - ★ ★ ½ This year marks the centennial anniversary of F.W. Murnau's “Nosferatu,” a long time for us humans but only a blip for vampires. If you were looking ...
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Spotlight: Curious Theatre Branch stages two-handers as part of its 'Back at the House' showcaseAug 12, 2022 6:00 am - 'Back at the house ...' Curious Theatre Branch showcases plays by Jenny Magnus, Myle Yan Tay and Beau O'Reilly as part of "Back at the House ... With or Without Roommate...