Entertainment
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If only the action thriller 'The Protégé' had been intentionally played for laughsAug 19, 2021 6:00 pm - “The Protégé” — ★ ★ ½ Dear Martin Campbell: The new thriller you directed, “The Protégé,” sure delivers on the action. The lithe model-turned-movi...
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Widescreen: 'Field of Dreams' TV series will be a hit, but 'Bull Durham' could be a home runAug 19, 2021 6:00 am - Major League Baseball's "Field of Dreams" game - you know, the one played in that Iowa corn field in which my beloved White Sox beat the Yankees thanks to a spectacular ...
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Mount Prospect native Lee DeWyze tells 'Stories' with his new album, Evanston tour stopAug 19, 2021 6:00 am - A little more than a decade ago, suburban fans watched as Mount Prospect singer-songwriter Lee DeWyze hopped a rocket ship ride to becoming a national name on season nin...
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Rebecca Hall's haunting performance highlights a twisty tale of ghostly encounters in 'The Night House'Aug 19, 2021 6:00 am - “The Night House” — ★ ★ ★ David Bruckner's “The Night House” arms itself with an arsenal of strange, nerve-jangling sounds, but none so creepy as the sound of view...
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Constable: New app sets sexual boundaries before first dateAug 19, 2021 5:30 am - Navigating the world of online dating can be daunting, confusing and a little scary. Will you meet a potential partner's expectations? Will that person live up to your e...
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Feder: WGN leads the cheers as sports legend Jack Rosenberg gets his WayAug 19, 2021 1:00 am - The dedication of "Jack Rosenberg Way" at East Illinois Street and Cityfront Plaza Drive drew a gathering of family, friends and sports media personalities Wednesday to ...
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Feder: Jennifer Lyons named president and general manager of CBS 2Aug 19, 2021 1:00 am - Jennifer Lyons, who's been one of Chicago's most honored and respected broadcast news executives for more than two decades, has been named president and general manager ...
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Live shows return to Paramount Theatre in Aurora
Aug 19, 2021 1:00 am - St. Charles resident Julie Saviano has been waiting for the return of live shows. On Wednesday, Saviano and her son, Alex, were among 600 people taking in "Kinky Boots,"...
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A New Home in Des Plaines for Request Radio HistoryAug 18, 2021 11:00 pm - Nearly 50 years ago, a new suburban radio station brought attention to Des Plaines as the home of Request Radio. Even though WYEN 107 FM has long since disappeared, you'...
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Growing popularity of mocktails at suburban bars shows 'they're not an afterthought'Aug 18, 2021 11:00 pm - Sharing drinks can be a great way to celebrate a special occasion or just to catch up with friends, but it can make anyone abstaining from alcohol feel left out. Now sub...