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Thursday, August 6, 2020

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Lisa Dawn, a member of Buffalo Theatre Ensemble, stars in Oil Lamp Theater’s streaming revival of Theresa Rebeck’s “Bad Dates.”

Glenview's Oil Lamp Theater records one-woman comedy 'Bad Dates' for drive-in, online viewing

Glenview's Oil Lamp Theater returns (in a manner) with a filmed revival of Theresa Rebeck's one-woman comedy "Bad Dates" starring Buffalo Theatre Ensemble member Lisa Dawn.
Chris Daughtry takes his show online, playing a livestream performance to support Chicago’s Park West venue Wednesday, Aug. 12.

Sound check: Daughtry livestream supports Chicago venue

Rocker Daughtry kicks off a 19-show virtual tour next Wednesday; local artists livestream for Chicago venues; Side Street Studio Arts wages its battle of the bands finals this weekend; Nikho releases a new track at BrauerHouse show; and Ravinia pays tribute to Janis Joplin.
“The Hollow Ones” by Guillermo Del Toro and Chuck Hogan.

Book review: More supernatural horror from 'The Strain' writers

The writing team -- Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan -- behind "The Strain" trilogy is back with a new evil incarnate in "The Hollow Ones." This time it's more demonic than vampiric, possessing bodies and driving them to their deaths in all sorts of diabolical ways before exploding out of them in "ecstasy."
The coronavirus pandemic has forced the cancellation of West Dundee’s signature Heritage Fest, which typically features a car show, live entertainment and a variety of family-friendly activities.

West Dundee's Heritage Fest canceled due to COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic has forced the cancellation of West Dundee's annual Heritage Fest, a community tradition that has drawn thousands to the community for more than two decades.
Feder: Legendary Sun-Times reporter Fran Spielman takes tough break in stride
It takes more than a nasty fall and a fractured pelvis to slow down Chicago's hardest-working City Hall reporter.
This 1970 Dodge Roadrunner was on display at a previous Daily Herald Cruise Night. The event returns Wednesday, Aug. 5, to Bloomingdale Court.
Daily Herald Cruise Night revved up for Aug. 5 return
It's been a wild and wacky summer. But if there's one thing to bring out smiles, it's getting back to gathering with fellow auto enthusiasts at the first Daily Herald Cruise Night of the season on Wednesday, Aug. 5, in Bloomingdale.
Mary Wilson, founding member of The Supremes, will be a featured guest as part of the Virtual Fest for Beatles Fans 2020.
Best bets: Beatles fan festival goes online, 'Blues Brothers' tribute comes to Navy Pier
Beatles fans and famous guests come together online for a Virtual Fest for Beatles Fans, the Chicago Jazz Orchestra pays tribute to "The Blues Brothers" at Navy Pier and comedian Mike Toomey plays the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake this week.
The band performs at Wheaton’s Memorial Park, which reopened last week after a major renovation.
It's not the summer they expected, but the Wheaton Municipal Band plays on virtually
"We're Still Here" is what the Wheaton Municipal Band is calling its weekly online concerts, which take the place of its regular season.
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Feder: WGN Radio boss bans CNN, Fox News and Svengoolie
With Nexstar Media Group's "News Nation" primetime newscast set to debut September 1 on WGN America, anchors and correspondents from competing networks may no longer be welcome as guests on WGN 720-AM, the company's news/talk station, Robert Feder writes.
Luke Bryan’s “Born Here Live Here Die Here” is out on Friday.
New this week: Luke Bryan, Jeff Foxworthy and two Seth Rogens
Country superstar Luke Bryan releases "Born Here Live Here Die Here" on Friday, Seth Rogen plays dual roles in the new movie "American Pickle" and Jeff Foxworthy is on a virtual treasure hunt in the new A&E series "What's It Worth?" These are just a few of the new releases available on the entertainment scene this week.
Former Highland Park resident and “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” star Rachel Brosnahan tweeted out gratitude for the 20 Emmy Award nominations earned by her Amazon Prime comedy series.
Secluded stars: Rachel Brosnahan celebrates Emmy nominations for 'Mrs. Maisel'
Secluded stars: Former Highland Park resident and "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" star Rachel Brosnahan tweeted out appreciation for her show's 20 Emmy Award nominations.
Ron Onesti, left, and his brother, Rich Onesti, were elected into Chicago's Sixteen Inch Softball Hall of Fame.
Sponsored | Ron Onesti: Take me out to the ballgame … and concert hall
Baseball is back … kind of! Who would have thought we would be going through all of this AND a 60-game season with no fans in the seats? This MUST be some sort of bad dream; somebody wake me up! But regardless, I love my baseball, and will take it any way I can get it!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 36,313, Greg Warner photo: Behind the scenes of Bozo’s Circus Chicago in June of 1975.
Through The Film Magnifier: Choo Choo Diner, Jim Belushi, Tony La Russa, Bozo's Circus and more.
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 35,281, Dave Tonge photo: Bridge players fill the Des Plaines YMCA to play cards in March of 1975.
Through the Film Magnifier: Bill Veeck, George Hamilton, Bridge Club, Stateville Prison riot and more
The Daily Herald Archives, Assignment # 57,729, Barry Jarvinen photo: Women taking part in an aerobic dance class at Pioneer Park in Arlington Heights in March of 1981.
Through the Film Magnifier: Doug Buffone, Cloris Leachman, draft registration, aerobics class and more
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 57,481, Bob Ringham photo: Indiana University men’s basketball coach Bobby Knight talking with future NBA superstar Isiah Thomas, then a sophomore guard, during a game against Northwestern University in Evanston in February of 1981. Indiana went on to win the NCAA tournament by defeating North Carolina in the finals. Isiah Thomas was named the tournament most outstanding player.
Through the Film Magnifier: Isiah Thomas, bagpippers, Willowbrook Ballroom and more
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.
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