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THU, 6/4/2020

Thursday, June 4, 2020

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Local officials are optimistic AMC Theaters, including this one at Randhurst Village in Mount Prospect, will survive the COVID-19 pandemic.

Suburban officials hopeful AMC Theatres will survive

Despite AMC Theatre's pronouncement that it might not survive the shutdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, local officials are optimistic the nation's largest theater chain will rebound and again welcome movie lovers.
Black Violin plays the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5.

5 hot tickets: 'Come From Away' in Chicago; Black Violin in Waukegan on sale

Tickets on sale this weekend: 'Come From Away' return engagement in Chicago, Black Violin and Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox at the Genesee in Waukegan and more.
Neil Diamond sings “Sweet Caroline” during the eighth inning of a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the Kansas City Royals in 2013. The Red Sox were playing at home for the first time since the Boston Marathon bombings.

A song to make you smile: 'Hands ... Washing Hands' by Neil Diamond

Here's a song chosen to lift you out of your coronavirus funk.
Woodfire Tavern on Route 83 in Long Grove plans to host drive-in movie nights in a parking lot.

Long Grove tavern plans drive-in movies in parking lot

Long Grove village board members have approved drive-in movies proposed for the parking lot of a bar and grill on Route 83.
An unpredictable college professor (Michael Stuhlbarg) shares a strained marriage with a celebrated writer (Elisabeth Moss) in “Shirley.”
Elisabeth Moss highlights fabricated film biopic of author 'Shirley' Jackson
Elisabeth Moss and Michael Stuhlbarg are stellar as a famed writer and her literary critic spouse in Josephine Decker's fractured and fictionalized biopic "Shirley."
The Buffalo Grove Pride Drive on Saturday will feature decorations from Balloons by Tommy, pictured here during the 2018 Chicago Pride Parade.
How local Pride events have adpated in light of COVID-19
Pride Month celebrations are going online or being adapted as drive-by events in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Events on Saturday, June 6, include the Buffalo Grove Pride Drive.
Alt-rock band ZORILA joins us Friday, June 5, for our first full-band livestream concert.
Alt-rock ZORILA plays Sound Check's first full-band livestream Friday
With new music on the horizon, alternative rock band ZORILA joins Sound Check's concert/interview series at 7 p.m. Friday, June 5, on Instagram.
Submarine Express, an iconic dining spot in downtown Mount Prospect for nearly 40 years, is moving out to make way for bank.
Submarine Express, an icon of downtown Mount Prospect, moving out to make way for bank
Submarine Express, an iconic dining spot in downtown Mount Prospect for nearly 40 years, is moving out to make way for bank.
Now through Friday, June 5, Krispy Kreme will be giving away one free doughnut per customer per day to celebrate National Doughnut Day Friday.
Dining events: Free doughnuts for National Doughnut Day Friday
Dunkin', Krispy Kreme and Stan's Donuts are ready to dole out free doughnuts for National Doughnut Day Friday, plus more restaurants return for outdoor dining and summer grill specials, this week on the suburban dining scene.
“The Vanishing Half” by Brit Bennett
Book review: Brit Bennett's 'The Vanishing Half' is a fierce examination of passing
Brit Bennett's new novel, "The Vanishing Half," is about people who disappear, in search of another life, a better place. In her book, Bennett asks us to consider the meaning of authenticity when we are faced with racism, colorism, sexism and homophobia. What price do we pay to be ourselves?
AMC says its business is suffering because of the coronavirus pandemic and it may not survive.
Cinema chain AMC warns it may not survive the pandemic
Movie theater chain AMC warns that it may not survive the coronavirus pandemic, which has shuttered theaters and led film studios to explore releasing more movies directly to viewers over the internet.
Arcada Theatre organist Jim Shaffer of Aurora plays a short set at the age of 78 at the Arcade Theatre in St. Charles.
Sponsored | Ron Onesti: Memorial Day thoughts on Arcada Heroes
This Memorial Day had an additional meaning to me. As I sat home in quarantine lockdown, I had the time to formulate an additional perspective about this day of remembrance. I was going through some old photos and came upon a picture of our former pipe organ master, Jim Shaffer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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The Daily Herald Archives, Assignment # 71,836, Dave Tonge photo: On the very last day of Arlington High School on June 8, 1984, Athletic Director Russ Attis presides over the last bell and last flag lowering ceremony. In 1985 Christian Liberty Academy of Prospect Heights purchased the school and continues to operate from that location.
Through the Film Magnifier: Ringo Starr, Arlington High School, Bill Murray, Memorial Day and more
The Daily Herald Archives, Assignment # 4,270, Bob Finch photo: Roselle Jaycees and Roselle firemen faced off in a donkey baseball game at Lake Park High School in July of 1966. The donkeys, with names such as “Bad News,” “Castro,” “Elmer Fudd.” “Khrushchev,” and Beetle Bailey,” were provided by Bob Crosby’s Baseball Donkeys in Chippewa Falls, WI.
Through the Film Magnifier: Donkey baseball, FBI raid, sidewalk art, Robert Redford and more
The Daily Herald Archives, Assignment # 4,209, Larry Cameron photo: Professional golf legend Arnold Palmer waits to putt during the Western Open at the Medinah Country Club in June of 1966. The tournament was won by Billy Casper with a 283, one under par.
Through the Film Magnifier: Arnold Palmer, Bears training camp, Mustang Ranch fire and more
The Daily Herald Archives, Assignment # 29,663, Jim Frost photo: This youngster gets some guidance on hitting the ball during a Pee Wee softball game in Prospect Heights in August of 1973.
Through the Film Magnifier: Iranian Hostage freed, Pee Wee baseball, Jim Harbaugh Bruce Sutter and more
The Daily Herald Archives, Assignment # 5,395, Bob Strawn photo: Santa Claus invaded the feminine precincts of Duchess Beauty Salon in Rolling Meadows to get a glamour treatment before his official arrival at Randhurst Shopping Center. As Santa sat under the dryer, regular customers appeared to be speculating whether it would be worth while to tell him what they would like for Christmas in December of 1966.
Through the Film Magnifier: Santa at a salon, Ben Gazzara, Adam West, canoe racing and more
The Daily Herald Archives, Assignment # 4,101, Mike Seeling photo: Member of the WGN Barn Dance play at Forest View High School in June of 1966. The dance kicked off Elk Grove Village’s tencennial celebration and was supposed to be the moneymaker that would subsidize other tencennial activities. The crowd was sparse though and the event lost money. Arkie, the Arkansas Woodchopper, was one of the performers during the dance.
Through the Film Magnifier: WLS Barn Dance, Ali McGraw, Iranian protests, Clydesdales and more
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