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TUE, 2/18/2020

Tuesday, February 18, 2020

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Members of the Bobek family wore traditional costumes and played music during their appearance on “Family Feud.” From left are Jeffrey Gal, Jan Bobek, Matt Bobek, Daniel Bobek and Danuta Gal.

Name a family from the suburbs on 'Family Feud' Feb. 25. Answer: The Bobeks

Members of the Bobek family, who hail from Bartlett, Wood Dale, Bolingbrook and Harwood Heights, represented their Polish roots while competing on "Family Feud."
An International Carnivale Celebration in advance of Fat Tuesday is hosted by Navy Pier in Chicago on Sunday, Feb. 23.

5 events for $5 (or less): Mardi Gras parties in Aurora and Chicago; a FanFest in Mount Prospect

Looking for budget-friendly fun? Visit the Illinois Plastic Kit & Toy Show in Wheaton, take in a FanFest for sci-fi and fantasy devotees in Mount Prospect or attend Mardi Gras events in Chicago and Aurora.
A new Gabutto Burger will be opening soon in Elgin on Randall Road, just north of the tollway.

Gabutto Burger to open this spring on Randall Road in Elgin

Burgers with a Japanese twist are coming soon to the Randall Road corridor. Gabutto Burger is expected to open this spring in Elgin, just north of I-90.
“In the Land of Men” by Adrienne Miller

Book review: 'Land of Men' is literary junkie's dream come true

If you love literature, novels, or anything that has to do with the written word, you will enjoy Adrienne Miller's "In the Land of Men."
Country singer-songwriter LeAnn Rimes will perform at the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 11.
LeAnn Rimes comes to Genesee Theatre in April
Country star LeAnn Rimes performs at the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan Saturday, April 11. Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 21.
Mick Lee scored his fourth straight month as the market’s No. 1 afternoon personality. Lee doubles as program director of 93.9 Lite FM.
Feder: Chicago radio ratings: 93.9 Lite FM notches historic victory
WLIT 93.9-FM remained the most popular radio station in the Chicago area during January, according to Nielsen Audio figures released Tuesday.
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Feder: Big 95.5 counting down 'Top 1,000 Country Songs of All Time'
All this week on WEBG 95.5-FM they're counting down the "Top 1,000 Country Songs of All Time," Robert Feder writes.
The Marquee Sports Network has a deal with Hulu to broadcast all Cubs games.
Feder: Hulu + Live TV to carry all Cubs games
The Marquee Sports Network inks deal for Hulu to carry Cubs games on live TV.
Larry Lujack and Dick Biondi
Feder: Larry Lujack, Dick Biondi rock into new Hall of Fame
Chicago radio legends Larry Lujack and Dick Biondi have been named charter inductees in the Hall of Fame of the new Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 under construction in Joliet.
The Glen Art Theatre wants the village to create a new classification of liquor license to allow the movie house to sell beer and wine.
Popcorn and a chardonnay? Glen Ellyn movie theater considers selling alcohol
An iconic movie house in downtown Glen Ellyn is looking to sell alcohol to try to better compete with nearby theaters that all boast extensive cocktail menus.
“Love Is Blind” offers an almost insanely hilarious sampling of so many beloved and tawdry reality shows.
Why did I fall for 'Love Is Blind'? Because Netflix is really good at making reality TV
For all the money it spends trying to win Oscars and Emmys, have you noticed that Netflix is better at making the cheap stuff? Maybe this is why on a recent afternoon I started watching Netflix's "Love Is Blind" and didn't stop until I'd finished all 10 hours of it.
Ron Onesti talks to the audience before a performance of the Glenn Miller Orchestra at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles.
Sponsored | Ron Onesti: Where have all the ballrooms gone?
Back in the '40s and '50s, there was a grand ballroom in every neighborhood, and every classy restaurant had a bandstand and dance floor. There was the Paradise Ballroom and regal Aragon Ballroom in Chicago. Most of the grand ballrooms are gone today. Yet, as a second round of the Roaring Twenties is just beginning, hopefully these magical experiences of great food, classic cocktails and vintage ambience will continue to gain in popularity.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Billy Harrigan Tighe, who plays lead character Brantley and Sydney Morton, who plays Christy, rehearse a scene during the final dress rehearsal for Paramount Theatre’s “The Secret of My Success” at Paramount Theatre in Aurora. The musical is an adaptation of the 1987 film that starred Michael J. Fox and Helen Slater in the lead roles.
Preparations for the world premiere musical "The Secret of My Success"
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 2,836, Mike Seeling photo: After they saw other kids on their block in Elk Grove Village building snow forts, the Janos kids, John, right, Philip, left and Cindy decided they needed to build one too. They added a snow bench to sit on as well. The fort was constructed in January of 1966.
Through the Film Magnifier: Snow Forts, William Shatner, Jane Fonda, Turtle Races and more
Jane Fonda, left, presents the award for best picture to Kwak Sin Ae for “Parasite” at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Shakira, left, and Jennifer Lopez share the stage during halftime of Super Bowl 54.
Images from the Super Bowl 54 halftime show
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 15,584, Bob Finch photo: “Give Peace a Chance” and other anti-war ballads filed the cold air at Kopp Park during a sparsely attend peace rally in Prospect Heights in December of 1969. 40 people attended and the Northwest Suburban Peace Coalition of Students fore Peace called the demonstration a success.
Through the Film Magnifier: Dallas Green, Tony LaRussa, The Lone Ranger, electric cars, a war protest and more
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 15,277, Tom Grieger photo: Wheeling policemen Jack Koenig, Tom Javens, Sgt. Ron Nelson and Clarence Trausch, seated, took first place in the second annual skeet tournament in Northbrook in November of 1969. The group topped 10 other suburban teams at the contest in which policemen shoot skeet with riot shotguns.
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