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Images: Through the Film Magnifier: Donkey baseball, FBI raid, sidewalk art, Robert Redford and more

By Jeff Knox
May 18, 2020 4:00 am - See vintage Daily Herald photos of donkey baseball, an FBI raid, Robert Redford in Waukegan, sidewalk art, Vietnam vets and more in our latest "Through the Film Magnifie...
A homebound Penn & Teller make magic for us Monday during lockdown

By Mark Kennedy AP Entertainment Writer
May 17, 2020 11:00 pm - NEW YORK - The magicians Penn & Teller hope to pull off a heck of a trick at 7 p.m. Monday - make fears of the coronavirus disappear, at least for an hour. The duo star ...
The promotion will be virtual for new 'Hunger Games' novel

By Hillel Italie AP National Writer
May 17, 2020 7:29 am - NEW YORK - When Suzanne Collins' "Mockingjay" was published a decade ago, Books of Wonder owner Peter Glassman put on a show: a late-night celebration for hundreds at hi...
This voice actor probably ruled your childhood

By Tim Greiving The Washington Post
May 17, 2020 7:27 am - As a little boy, Frank Welker was blessed with the "strange, innate ability" to mimic the sound and speech of animals. Jockeying for attention at the family breakfast ta...
Scott Turow: Master of the legal thriller is still on top of his game

By Bill Sheehan The Washington Post
May 14, 2020 6:00 am - “The Last Trial” by Scott Turow (Grand Central Publishing) When Evanston resident Scott Turow's debut novel, “Presumed Innocent,” was published in 1987, ...
Book review: Lou Gehrig's generosity of spirit shines in new book

By Jeff Rowe Associated Press
May 13, 2020 6:00 am - "Lou Gehrig: The Lost Memoir," Alan D. Gaff (Simon & Schuster) In the pre-television and internet era, it's hard to imagine the wattage a star player suc...
Comedian Tom Papa is a fount of happy distractions - and baking tips

By Rachel Rosenblit The Washington Post
May 12, 2020 6:00 am - "You're Doing Great! And Other Reasons to Stay Alive" by Tom Papa (St. Martin's) In a time when we could all use some inspirational uplift - not the sacc...
Comedy Central special pays tribute to moms with Mother's Day special

By Mark Kennedy Associated Press
May 10, 2020 7:31 am - Louie Anderson's late mom is never very far from the comedian's mind. He often references her in his stand-up, writes books with her in mind and even won an Emmy for "Ba...
Test your knowledge of pop-culture moms played by stars from the suburbs

By Lisa Miner
May 09, 2020 11:00 pm - Thanks to the stay-at-home order, we've probably spent tons of time with TV and movie moms as we've streamed our way through the past few weeks. Today, all that binge-w...
Evanston's Scott Turow discusses literature, litigation and 'The Last Trial'

By Barbara Vitello
May 09, 2020 7:30 am - Lest its title spark concern, “The Last Trial,” Scott Turow's new courtroom thriller, is not his last. “It's Sandy Stern's last trial,” said the best-selling author and...

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