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Saturday, January 16, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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Frustration builds between Linda (Anne Hathaway) and Paxton (Chiwetel Ejiofor) during the pandemic in HBO Max’s “Locked Down.”

HBO Max's 'Locked Down' mirrors real quarantine experiences -- minus a heist

Doug Liman's "Locked Down," one of the first and most ambitious films to be conceived and shot during the pandemic, is, like our own quarantine experiences, erratic, a little absurd and sporadically delightful.
In this Aug. 28, 1963, file photo, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speaks to thousands during his “I Have a Dream” speech in front of the Lincoln Memorial.

Service opportunities, virtual events abound for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Monday, Jan. 18, is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This year, due to the pandemic, the civil rights leader will be remembered through online tributes and service opportunities and projects.
Herbie Hancock will appear on the Jan. 29 episode of “In Concert at the Hollywood Bowl.”

Widescreen: Hollywood Bowl comes home, virtually of course

Live outdoor concerts? During COVID-19? PBS makes it possible with the new limited series "In Concert at the Hollywood Bowl" premiering at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, on WTTW Channel 11.
Lady Gaga will sign the national anthem at Joe Biden’s presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol when Biden is sworn in as the nation’s 46th president next Wednesday.

Stars return to inauguration, with J.Lo, Lady Gaga set to perform

The A-list is back. Inauguration officials announced on Thursday that Lady Gaga and J. Lo would appear in person on Jan. 20, with Gaga singing the national anthem as Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are sworn in on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol, and Jennifer Lopez giving a musical performance.
A new Chick Fil A location will open Thursday on Randall Road just south of Bowes Road in Elgin.
New Chick-fil-A opening Thursday in Elgin
Chick-fil-A is opening its 36th Chicago-area location Thursday in Elgin at 1110 S. Randall Road.
Country recording artist Andrew Salgado invites us to “ESCAPE 2020” with his virtual fundraising tour.
Sound check: Livestream Andrew Salgado, Jimmy Eat World, MLK Day special
Darien native Andrew Salgado's "ESCAPE 2020" virtual tour; Jimmy Eat World launches the Phoenix Sessions; Sweet Honey in the Rock from the Lincoln Theatre; Beach Bunny's busy week; and more.
A new Smashburger location, serving all-day breakfast, will open Friday, Jan. 15, just north of Woodfield Mall at 1721 E. Golf Road in Schaumburg.
Smashburger opening Friday near Woodfield Mall
Smashburger returns to Schaumburg Friday after a six-year hiatus at a new location in a prominent outlot building north of Woodfield Mall.
Feder: Three jobs cut in 'incredibly painful' layoffs at Univision Chicago stations
Veteran sports director Hector Lozano and midday co-host/entertainment reporter Aureliano "Auri" Salgado were among three longtime staffers at Univision Chicago who lost their jobs this week in a companywide restructuring.
Owner Mike Okun launched “Camp Find-A-Way” outside Chatterbox of Long Grove to offer customers a private dining experience with no exposure to servers or other guests.
From RVs to boxcars: 6 unique outdoor dining experiences in the suburbs
Since an indoor dining ban took effect in Illinois, suburban restaurants have been developing creative ways to continue serving customers during the winter.
Cassie (Carey Mulligan) targets predatory men in bars in “Promising Young Woman.”
Carey Mulligan elevates 'Promising Young Woman' into feminist vigilante thriller
Carey Mulligan's immersive portrait of a wounded young woman who targets male predators propels the daring thriller "Promising Young Woman."
The St. Charles Park District is constructing a new sensory garden and inclusive playground at Pottawatomie Park. When completed, the new park, which is just north of the park’s riverfront shelter and pavilion tower, will also include a musical play area, log steppers, a vine tunnel, Baggo games, and picnic pavilion.
St. Charles' new sensory garden will be a place for everyone
The St. Charles Park District is planning a Memorial Day grand opening for its new sensory garden and inclusive playground, currently under construction in Pottawatomie Park.
Baseball Hall of Famer Tommy Lasorda was a great supporter of the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame, says Ron Onesti.
Sponsored | Ron Onesti: Really gonna miss Tommy Lasorda
As current president of the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame, and someone who has been blessed to call Tommy Lasorda a close friend for more than 30 years because of it, I was deeply saddened this week as we lost another American hero.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 52,005, Dave Tonge photo: Tapes are recorded every half-hour by Sportsphone announcers unless there is a breaking story, when they are changed immediately. Pat Benkowski is recording the voice of a quiz winner, the only prize, at the services cramped quarters in the John Hancock building in Chicago in September of 1979.
Through the Film Magnifier: Sportsphone, Steve and Garry, circus tryouts, police dogs and more.
In this June 21, 2010, file photo, holding the NBA championship trophy, Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant flashes the victory sign during a parade in downtown Los Angeles. Bryant, the 18-time NBA All-Star who won five championships and became one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during a 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, died in a helicopter crash Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020.
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The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 52,253, Bob Ringham photo: Legendary photographer Ansel Adams, signed copies of his book in Chicago in October of 1979.
Through the Film Magnifier: Ansel Adams, Chicago Auto Show, Big Wheel car wash, psychics and more
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 37,540, Dom Najolia photo: Legendary talk show host Phil Donahue, left, interviews equally legendary talk show host Dick Cavett during his show in Chicago in September of 1975.
Through the Film Magnifier: Phil Donahue, Terri Hemmert, Big Wheel car wash, Jerry Lewis and more
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 64,337, Rosemary Kaul photo: Legendary musician Glen Campbell photographed on the room of the NBC building in Chicago in September of 1982.
Through the Film Magnifier: Glen Campbell, Steve Garvey, Globetrotters, Scrabble tournaments and more
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 41,780, Dave Tonge photo: Rockstar Ted Nugent sign autographs for his fans in Buffalo Grove in November of 1976.
Through the Film Magnifier: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ted Nugent, Ray Kroc, Walter Payton and more
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