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TUE, 9/21/2021

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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Tony Leung stars in “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.” This is the third week the Marvel film has been at the top of the box office.

'Shang-Chi' tops box office for 3rd straight weekend

"Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" is the top film at the box office for the third straight weekend, but the muted reception for Clint Eastwood's "Cry Macho" suggests older moviegoers still aren't as eager to return to theaters.
Jessica Chastain, left, the star of “The Eyes of Tammy Faye,” poses with director Michael Showalter during the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival Sunday, Sept. 12.

Jessica Chastain redeems a televangelist in 'Tammy Faye'

In "The Eyes of Tammy Faye," which Searchlight Pictures releases in theaters Friday, Chastain gives perhaps the most ambitious performance of her career so far. It's the first time she's tackled a decades-spanning biopic with all the transformational trappings -- the make-up, the prosthetics, the accent. It's a big swing, one Chastain was hungry for.
Volunteer Jerritt McMillon with the Lake County Farm Heritage Association drives the tractor barrel train ride during Lambs Farm's 60th Anniversary on the Farm celebration on Sunday in Libertyville.

Libertyville's Lambs Farm celebrates 60th anniversary with animals, music and more

Lambs Farm in Libertyville marked its 60th anniversary Sunday with rides, crafts, music and, of course, animal visits.
The Reckoning — featuring lead singer Jennifer Fletcher, right, Nickey Farr, center, and Rachel Ellis — performs at Wheeling Park District’s Fallapalooza event on Sunday.

Wheeling welcomes autumn at family-friendly Fallapalooza

Wheeling got autumn going a few days early at Fallapalooza Sunday at Heritage Park.
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 34,505, Jim Frost photo: Jimmy and Susan Jirgenson send their Christmas to Santa of the North Pole. The Palatine Jaycees and Jaycees wives sets up a special Santa Mailbox to speed up the delivery of all letters to Santa in December of 1974.
Images: Through the Film Magnifier: Johnny Morris, Fleetwood Mac, Elliott Gould, Santa's Mailbox and more
See vintage Daily Herald photos of Johnny Morris, Elliott Gould, Santa's mailbox, Fleetwood Mac and more in our latest "Through the Film Magnifier" gallery.
In this video grab, Olivia Colman accepts the award for outstanding lead actress in a drama series for “The Crown” during the Primetime Emmy Awards.
'The Crown,' 'Ted Lasso,' 'Queen's Gambit' and Netflix overall top Emmy Awards
Netflix's "The Crown" and "The Queen's Gambit" combined with Apple TV+'s "Ted Lasso" to win top series honors at the Sunday's Emmy Awards, a first for streaming services that cemented their rise to prominence in the television industry.
Edwin Eisendrath
Feder: WCPT hires Edwin Eisendrath as Saturday afternoon host
Even he knows you don't replace a Dick Kay. But in the nine weeks Edwin Eisendrath has been filling in Saturday afternoons on WCPT 820-AM, he's shown himself to be an adept, articulate and inspired choice as successor.
Heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali stands over fallen challenger Sonny Liston, on May 25, 1965, in Lewiston, Maine. The legendary boxer and activist gets the Ken Burns treatment in a four-part film premiering Sept. 19 on PBS.
Ken Burns profiles boxing champ 'Muhammad Ali' in PBS documentary series
Muhammad Ali made a huge mark inside the boxing ring and out. And now he's getting the Ken Burns treatment in a multipart documentary on PBS.
Former Batavia Chamber of Commerce executive director Roger Breisch will sign copies of his newly published book Thursday, Sept. 23, at Limestome Coffee & Tea.
Batavia author, Suicide Hotline volunteer to sign new book
Rober Breisch has logged 19 years as a suicide prevention hotline volunteer. He shares some of his insights in his new book.
Rosalina Rosales, 2, of Des Plaines leans in to plant a kiss on a bull frog and turn him into a handsome prince, but Jim Galeno of JG’s Reptile Road Show pulls him away just in time during the Des Plaines Fall Fest at Lake Park Saturday.
Des Plaines Fall Fest offers plenty of chances for fun
A reptile show, carnival rides, food and music are among the varied offerings at Des Plaines Fall Fest.
Holding outdoor painting classes for children from her Buffalo Grove neighborhood over the summer, artist Carol Keene has fostered something special for her and the kids.
Constable: Artist's stroke of inspiration with kids turns summer from gloomy to glorious
When a girl and a woman from different backgrounds bonded over art, something wonderful happened. Carol Keene opened up her Buffalo Grove backyard to scores of kids, and painting classes led to a summer of love.
Radio legend Dick Biondi, right, with singer Frankie Avalon, center, and Arcada Theatre owner Ron Onesti. Onesti and the theater will host an 89th birthday celebration for Biondi on Sunday, Sept. 19.
Sponsored | Ron Onesti: Dick Biondi celebrates his 'Big 89'
The Arcada Theatre will host a "Big 89th Birthday Celebration" for Dick Biondi this Sunday at 2 p.m. It is a fundraiser to benefit the completion of the film documentary on Dick's life.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 34,505, Jim Frost photo: Jimmy and Susan Jirgenson send their Christmas to Santa of the North Pole. The Palatine Jaycees and Jaycees wives sets up a special Santa Mailbox to speed up the delivery of all letters to Santa in December of 1974.
Through the Film Magnifier: Johnny Morris, Fleetwood Mac, Elliott Gould, Santa's Mailbox and more
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The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 55,495, Scott Sanders photo: Former President Gerald Ford and his wife Betty on the Phil Donahue Show in Chicago in July of 1980.
Through the Film Magnifier: Stan Mikita, Gerald Ford, Bob Keeshan, Chuckwagon Days and more
Charlie Watts of the Rolling Stones performs during the first concert of their ‘No Filter’ Europe Tour 2017 in Hamburg, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017.
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The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 53,711, Barry Jarvinen photo: Armed with a map shout the speed of rush our traffic on Chicago’s major arteries, Gary lee directs the preparation of reports for the Shadow Traffic Network in Chicago in February of 1980.
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Megan Thee Stallion performs at the BET Awards on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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