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Monday, January 18, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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Kingsley Ben-Adir stars in “One Night in Miami.”

Q&A: Kingsley Ben-Adir breaks out as Malcolm X

British actor Kingsley Ben-Adir may not be a household name yet, but that's poised to change with his scene-stealing performance as Malcolm X in Regina King's "One Night in Miami ..."
“Tungsten” by Healy.

Music review: Healy returns with somber and exciting 'Tungsten'

"Don't call it a comeback," sings Memphis-based rapper and singer Healy on his second album, "Tungsten." "I call it a second wind. Good to be back in my element." Whatever it is, it's welcome.
Amber Ruffin brings the funny to the weekly comedy series “The Amber Ruffin Show,” available on the Peacock streaming service.

'Wildly silly,' perceptive Amber Ruffin earns TV spotlight

If you're someday in need of a plus-one to liven an unpromising party, consider Amber Ruffin. In fact, skip the party and just hang with Ruffin, whose weekly comedy show, "The Amber Ruffin Show," on Peacock is proving her to be excellent company.
Javicia Leslie takes on the role of the caped crusader in The CW’s “Batwoman.”

Javicia Leslie hopes to empower others as The CW's new 'Batwoman'

Javicia Leslie had wanted to play a superhero -- and now she will. The actress will succeed Ruby Rose as the caped crusader on The CW's "Batwoman."
In this Aug. 28, 1963, file photo, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speaks to thousands during his “I Have a Dream” speech in front of the Lincoln Memorial.
Service opportunities, virtual events abound for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, Jan. 18, is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This year, due to the pandemic, the civil rights leader will be remembered through online tributes and service opportunities and projects.
Larry Underwood (Jovan Adepo) and Stu Redman (James Marsden) team up in “The Stand” on CBS All Access.
Widescreen: 'The Stand' tries too hard
The CBS All Access adaptation of Stephen King's "The Stand" would be the most-discussed thing on television right now if A) it was on a more popular streaming service and B) uh, it was good.
Frustration builds between Linda (Anne Hathaway) and Paxton (Chiwetel Ejiofor) during the pandemic in HBO Max’s “Locked Down.”
HBO Max's 'Locked Down' mirrors real quarantine experiences -- minus a heist
Doug Liman's "Locked Down," one of the first and most ambitious films to be conceived and shot during the pandemic, is, like our own quarantine experiences, erratic, a little absurd and sporadically delightful.
St. Charles has relaxed outdoor dining regulations to help struggling restaurants and bars, but the city also has seen an uptick in noise complaints.
How St. Charles is dealing with noise complaints from outdoor dining music
St. Charles expanded outdoor dining options for restaurants and bars struggling financially because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but there's also been an uptick in noise complaints there and in other towns because of amplified music.
Restaurants like Gianni’s Cafe in Palatine are resorting to heated igloos to keep customers coming during the winter thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Suburbs edging closer to looser COVID-19 restrictions, and restaurants get some hope
The suburbs and Chicago will stay under tough restrictions to prevent COVID-19 but trends indicate those could be lifted soon. Gov. J.B. Pritzker says rule change should heat up indoor dining's return.
A new Chick Fil A location will open Thursday on Randall Road just south of Bowes Road in Elgin.
New Chick-fil-A opening Thursday in Elgin
Chick-fil-A is opening its 36th Chicago-area location Thursday in Elgin at 1110 S. Randall Road.
Owner Mike Okun launched “Camp Find-A-Way” outside Chatterbox of Long Grove to offer customers a private dining experience with no exposure to servers or other guests.
From RVs to boxcars: 6 unique outdoor dining experiences in the suburbs
Since an indoor dining ban took effect in Illinois, suburban restaurants have been developing creative ways to continue serving customers during the winter.
Baseball Hall of Famer Tommy Lasorda was a great supporter of the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame, says Ron Onesti.
Sponsored | Ron Onesti: Really gonna miss Tommy Lasorda
As current president of the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame, and someone who has been blessed to call Tommy Lasorda a close friend for more than 30 years because of it, I was deeply saddened this week as we lost another American hero.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 52,005, Dave Tonge photo: Tapes are recorded every half-hour by Sportsphone announcers unless there is a breaking story, when they are changed immediately. Pat Benkowski is recording the voice of a quiz winner, the only prize, at the services cramped quarters in the John Hancock building in Chicago in September of 1979.
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In this June 21, 2010, file photo, holding the NBA championship trophy, Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant flashes the victory sign during a parade in downtown Los Angeles. Bryant, the 18-time NBA All-Star who won five championships and became one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during a 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, died in a helicopter crash Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020.
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The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 52,253, Bob Ringham photo: Legendary photographer Ansel Adams, signed copies of his book in Chicago in October of 1979.
Through the Film Magnifier: Ansel Adams, Chicago Auto Show, Big Wheel car wash, psychics and more
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 37,540, Dom Najolia photo: Legendary talk show host Phil Donahue, left, interviews equally legendary talk show host Dick Cavett during his show in Chicago in September of 1975.
Through the Film Magnifier: Phil Donahue, Terri Hemmert, Big Wheel car wash, Jerry Lewis and more
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 64,337, Rosemary Kaul photo: Legendary musician Glen Campbell photographed on the room of the NBC building in Chicago in September of 1982.
Through the Film Magnifier: Glen Campbell, Steve Garvey, Globetrotters, Scrabble tournaments and more
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 41,780, Dave Tonge photo: Rockstar Ted Nugent sign autographs for his fans in Buffalo Grove in November of 1976.
Through the Film Magnifier: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ted Nugent, Ray Kroc, Walter Payton and more
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