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Thursday, November 26, 2020

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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Cassie Bowden (Kaley Cuoco) has a lot of issues to work through in “The Flight Attendant” on HBO Max.

Passengers, be advised: 'Flight Attendant' is a turbulent ride

Watching the first few hours of HBO Max's frantically engaging, darkly humored thriller "The Flight Attendant," one begins to take on the exhaustion that ought to be felt by its lead character -- an alcoholic, party-hearty international flight attendant named Cassie Bowden, played by "Big Bang Theory" alum Kaley Cuoco.
When the pandemic began, Kris Schoenberger, left, the owner of BBQ'd Productions in Lake Zurich and Third Lake, set a goal of giving 10,000 meals to first responders and medical personnel on the front lines of the coronavirus crisis. As of now, his restaurants have given out more than 15,000 meals. Also pictured are Jay McGuire, center, and Kane Agayan.

Someone to be thankful for: Lake County restaurateur delivers for first responders

When the global pandemic started, the owner of BBQ'd Productions in Lake Zurich and Third Lake made it his goal to give 10,000 meals to first responders and medical personnel on the front lines of the crisis. He not only hit that goal -- he exceeded it.
Elgin’s Festival of Lights will be on display nightly from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, through Sunday, Dec. 27, at Festival Park.

Elgin's Festival of Lights to brighten up holidays

After being unable to hold its annual tree lighting, the City of Elgin is trying to brighten up the holidays with the Festival of Lights at Festival Park, 132 S. Grove Ave., from Saturday, Dec. 5, through Sunday, Dec. 27.
Harper (Mackenzie Davis), left, shares a laugh with her art student girlfriend Abby (Kristen Stewart) in “Happiest Season.”

'Happiest Season' a breezy, lighthearted, rewatchable rom-com

High-profile films about lesbian couples are more often than not dramatic, set in the past and pretty sad, so it's refreshing that "Happiest Season" is a modern romantic comedy. Starring Kristen Stewart and Mackenzie Davis, it's also one of the better recent ones, too.
Six Flags Great America’s Holiday in the Park in Gurnee opens Friday, Nov. 27, and features more than 3 million sparkling lights.
Get in the holiday spirit at Six Flags Great America
Holiday in the Park Lights featuring more than 3 million twinkling lights opens Friday, Nov. 27 at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee
Holiday lights are contained to the corner window on a home Tuesday on Forest Avenue in Palatine.
How to enter our holiday lights contest starting Friday
It turns out isolation leads to illumination. Forced to stay home because of the worsening coronavirus pandemic, many suburbanites have put up their holiday lights a bit earlier than usual. Their efforts bring a welcome bit of cheer -- and could lead to some great prizes.
Cutting your own Christmas tree mig be one of the few traditions remaining relatively unchanged this holiday season. Kai MacNicol of Elmhurst leads her children, Max, 6, Maya, 8, and Lilly, 9, (obscured by tree) to the car with their freshly cut tree Saturday at Abbey Farms in Aurora.
Where to cut your own Christmas tree in the suburbs
At least one holiday tradition can still be safely observed despite COVID-19: picking out the perfect Christmas tree for your home. Here's where you can cut your own in the suburbs.
Brookfield Zoo's 39th annual outdoor “Holiday Magic” returns for select dates Friday, Nov. 27, through Thursday, Dec. 31.
Best Bets: 'Holiday Magic' returns to Brookfield Zoo
Brookfield Zoo shines bright during its outdoor "Holiday Magic" light display, Six Flags Great America welcomes guests for its "Holiday in the Park Lights" and more this weekend.
Chicago’s Ramsey Lewis, Grammy Award-winning jazz musician and longtime radio personality, performs his 1961 classic “Sound of Christmas” online on Nov. 28.
Chicago jazz icon Ramsey Lewis celebrates the holiday season virtually
Chicago jazz icon Ramsey Lewis plays selections from his hit 1961 album "Sound of Christmas" along with other holiday favorites Saturday, Nov. 28, as part of his monthly virtual salon.
A new location of Fry the Coop opens Dec. 1 in Prospect Heights.
Dining events: Fry the Coop opens Dec. 1 in Prospect Heights
Fry the Coop brings Nashville hot chicken to its new Prospect Heights location, Ever's three-Michelin-starred chef brings some of his dishes to-go to St. Charles on Saturday, and Two Brothers Tap House's heated patio will be open for a limited time on Black Friday.
Bartlett will hold a public tree-lighting ceremony, but masks and social distancing will be required.
Suburban towns find a way to keep the season jolly with tree lightings
Suburban tree lightings, for many years a traditional way to kick off the holiday season, look different this year because of the pandemic.
Arcada Theatre owner Ron Onesti, center, with Bill Champlin and Danny Seraphine, original members of the band Chicago.
Sponsored | Ron Onesti: Neighborhood guys from 'Chicago' still rock
Last year at The Arcada we put on an event I called "Rockin' Chicago Style," and it was a true, hometown party! The concert featured original members of the band Chicago.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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In this June 22, 2004, file photo, Eddie Van Halen plays the final chord of “Jump” during the Van Halen concert at the Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, N.J.
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