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Thursday, April 18, 2019

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Mom Anna Tate-Garcia (Linda Cardellini), right, must protect her daughter (Jaynee-Lynne Kinchen) from the “weeping woman” in “The Curse of La Llorona.”

Movie review: 'The Curse of La Llorona' turns creepy folk legend into ordinary horror tale

The murderous "weeping woman" of Mexican legend targets the children of two single mothers in the so-so horror film "The Curse of La Llorona."
Chef Steve Loftis, left, and owner Tony Bellino show off a variety of fare at Cattleman's Burger and Brew in Algonquin.

Cattleman's Burger and Brew makes a triumphant return to Algonquin

The fact that a few blocks of Main Street in Algonquin's historic district is closed to cars hasn't stopped the foot traffic to the new Cattleman's Burger and Brew, which is once again serving hearty pub grub in a lively atmosphere.
Bad Bunny brings his “X100Pre Tour” to the Allstate Arena in Rosemont at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29.

10 hot tickets: Bad Bunny, Jeremy Piven and stars of 'Napoleon Dynamite' on sale this weekend

Tickets on sale this weekend: Bad Bunny at Rosemont's Allstate Arena, Evanston native Jeremy Piven does standup comedy at Chicago's Vic Theatre, "Napoleon Dynamite" stars appear at Waukegan's Genesee Theatre and more
Three generations of women — Bo (Lorraine Toussaint), Lila (Saniyya Sidney) and Ruth (Gugu Mbatha-Raw) — have supernatural abilities in Julia Hart's “Fast Color.”

'Fast Color' a fresh take on superhero genre

Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Lorraine Toussaint give terrific performances in Julia Hart's low-budget superhero film "Fast Color," which is ultimately about black women whose power is misunderstood.
Violet (Elle Fanning) pursues a singing career in “Teen Spirit.”
Elle Fanning, Max Minghella strike the right chords in 'Teen Spirit'
Elle Fanning stars -- and sings -- in Max Minghella's directorial debut "Teen Spirit," a drama about a young woman's dreams of music-making that avoids the cliched descent from pop stardom.
Grayslake Central High School’s production of “Les Miserables” received best actor and best actress nominations in the Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards.
Suburban high schools score musical theater award nominations
A number of suburban students and theater productions have been nominated for the eighth annual Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards.
James Holzhauer has already topped his record-breaking “Jeopardy!” total seen here — Holzhauer won $131,127 during the show that aired Wednesday night, breaking the record that viewers saw him set last week.
Naperville North alum breaks his own 'Jeopardy!' record
Naperville North High School alum James Holzhauer won $131,127 during the "Jeopardy!" episode that aired Wednesday night, breaking the record that viewers saw him set last week.
Dig in to Di Pescara's Lobster Benedict on Easter Sunday.
Suburban restaurants planning lavish brunch spreads for Easter
Do you have your Easter brunch reservations yet? If not, check out what these suburban restaurants have to offer. But, hop to it, as reservations are filling up quickly.
Jennifer Daly and her sons Jonathan, 3, and Christopher, 6, were asked to leave a Lake in the Hills movie theater after patrons complained Jonathan, who has serious medical issues, was making too much noise.
Disabled boy, family asked to leave movie; mom says theater needs better training
A Lake in the Hills woman who was asked to leave an April 12 screening of "Dumbo" with her two sons says employees at the movie theater need better training on how to treat patrons with disabilities.
Chicago-based Weigel Broadcasting announced plans today to turn its flagship WCIU-Channel 26 into an affiliate of The CW Network this fall.
Feder: Weigel Broadcasting's WCIU to become CW Network affiliate
One of Chicago's last locally-owned independent television stations is going network, Robert Feder writes.
Chet Coppock, the legendary Chicago sportscaster who was a flamboyant showman on television and radio for decades, has died of injuries in a car accident in Savannah, Georgia, according to family members.
Feder: Sportscaster Chet Coppock dies after car accident
Chet Coppock, the legendary Chicago sportscaster who was a flamboyant showman on television and radio for decades, has died of injuries in a car accident in Savannah, Georgia, according to family members, Robert Feder writes.
Little Anthony (second from left) and the Imperials pause to take a photograph with Arcada Theatre owner Ron Onesti prior to their recent show in St. Charles.
Sponsored | Ron Onesti: A BIG show with Little Anthony
I feel so privileged to have the opportunity to bring acts such as Little Anthony and the Imperials to The Arcada. I was actually blown away because I never realized just how many hits there were, and how dynamic their show could be.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Samuel L. Jackson, center left, embraces Spike Lee, winner of the award for best adapted screenplay for "BlacKkKlansman" as Brie Larson, right, looks on, at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
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