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Tom Riley plays Augie, whose superpower is the ability to channel birds, in HBO’s new drama “The Nevers.”

Versatile Tom Riley tackles sci-fi fantasy in HBO's 'The Nevers'

Tom Riley, who has starred on Broadway, TV and films, takes another step into the spotlight Sunday, April 11, in "The Nevers," a gender-bending sci-fi fantasy series on HBO created by Joss Whedon. Set in England in the 1890s, the show centers on a group of people who have mysteriously been imbued with distinct superpowers.
“Beautiful Scars” by Merry Clayton.

Music review: Merry Clayton's new gospel album caps a comeback

It's appropriate Merry Clayton's singing volume on her new gospel album repeatedly reaches forte, which in French means strength. "Beautiful Scars" is a celebration of fortitude, and caps a comeback after Clayton lost her legs in a 2014 car accident.
Disneyland said Thursday that its new Avengers Campus will debut on June 4, nearly a year after originally planned.

Disneyland Avengers Campus gets June debut after long delay

Avengers, reassemble! Disneyland said Thursday that its new Avengers Campus will debut on June 4, nearly a year after originally planned.
Courtesy of High Wire Chicago pop-punk band High Wire caps off a year of single releases with the new EP, "Find Me Here: Part 1."

New EP 'Find Me Here' showcases High Wire's strengths

With four singles already out in the world, Chicago pop-punk band High Wire completes its five-piece puzzle with this week's drop of "Find Me Here: Part 1," the band's newest EP.
Schmaltz Deli is looking to move to Lisle after 16 years in Naperville.
Lisle approves grants to help Schmaltz Deli relocate from Naperville
The Lisle village board has awarded $85,000 in business development grants to encourage a venerable Jewish deli to move to the village.
“Broken Horses” by Brandi Carlile.
Book review: Brandi Carlile shows rugged resilience in 'Broken Horses'
In Brandi Carlile's memoir "Broken Horses," she shares the story of how a "shy and quiet but very clever" kid who grew up in a "run-down single-wide mobile home up on top of a mountain" in Washington went on to become close friends with her childhood hero Elton John, win multiple Grammys and produce country icon Tanya Tucker's last album.
Lou Malnati's in Buffalo Grove is one of more than 50 locations of the chain in the Chicago area.
Report: Lou Malnati's owners exploring selling the chain
The backers of Lou Malnati's Pizzeria are exploring options including a sale of the Chicago-style, deep-dish pizza chain, Bloomberg reported people familiar with the matter saying.
Defense attorney Eric Nelson, left, and defendant, former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin, right, listen as Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill presides Friday, April 9, in the trial of Chauvin at the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis, Minn. Chauvin is charged in the May 25, 2020, death of George Floyd.
Chauvin trial puts Court TV's revival in the public eye
Scott Tufts believes the media world is not complete without Court TV. If he's ever going to prove his point, now is the time. The television executive is behind the network's 2019 revival and, since he began working last fall to convince Minnesota authorities to televise Derek Chauvin's trial, has seen the case as an opportunity to let more people know that Court TV is back.
Two friends (Melissa McCarthy, left, and Octavia Spencer) become superheroes in the Netflix film comedy “Thunder Force.”
Melissa McCarthy, Octavia Spencer wasted in dumb 'Thunder Force'
Plainfield's Melissa McCarthy and Octavia Spencer star as middle-aged friends who become superheroes in Netflix's meandering comedy "Thunder Force."
Kevin Hart, left, Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillan and Jack Black star in “Jumanji: The Next Level.” Netflix scored a multiyear deal that will make it the new streaming home to Sony Pictures’ top releases in the U.S. Beginning next year, Sony’s new films will stream domestically on Netflix after their theatrical runs.
Netflix scores streaming rights to new top Sony films
Netflix further beefed up its film catalog on Thursday in a multiyear deal that will make it the new streaming home to Sony Pictures' top releases in the U.S.
Buffalo Creek Brewing in Long Grove is among more than two dozen breweries and wineries participating in Lake County Libation Trail challenge April 9-18.
Lake County Libation Trail beckons with breweries, wineries and more
More than two dozen Lake County breweries, distilleries and wineries on the Libation Trail will participate in the 10-day Check-In Challenge showcasing fine wines and hearty beers.
There have been thousands of performers and guests at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles in its storied 94-year history.
Sponsored | Ron Onesti: The 'souls' of The Arcada
As we are painting, sweeping and cleaning in preparation of reopening, we have had many "quiet" nights at The Arcada. It's a combination of excitement, anxiety and a bit eerie being alone in that magnificent grand hall when it's dark.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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In this June 19, 1962 file photo, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip travel by open carriage around the track prior to the race program, at Ascot, England. Prince Philip was the longest serving royal consort in British history. In Britain, the husband or wife of the monarch is known as consort, a position that carries immense prestige but has no constitutional role.
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The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 1,065, Al Smith photo: Play ball was the call as 210 Prospect Heights Little Leaguers turned out for opening day ceremonies in May of 1965. The enthusiasm of the major league Cardinals unfortunately did not carry them to victory as they dropped the opening contest 1-0 to the White Sox.
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In this Oct. 8, 1964 file photo, The Supremes, from left, Florence Ballard, Mary Wilson and Diana Ross, perform during a reception for them in a hotel, in London. Wilson, the longest-reigning original Supreme, has died at 76 years old. Publicist Jay Schwartz says Wilson died Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, at her home in Las Vegas and that the cause was not immediately clear.
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The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 233, Don Vickery photo: Kitchen preparations such as this are being duplicated all over the south side of Arlington Heights in February of 1965 as 34 Girl Scout troops prepare for a bake sale in the Gieseke Shoe story. Scouts pictured are from left to right are Ruth Nerlinger, Sue Pretto, Debbie Donavon and Anne Baughman.
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The Weeknd performs during the halftime show of the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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