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MON, 7/26/2021

Monday, July 26, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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Gael García Bernal and Vicky Krieps star in “Old,” which won the box office this weekend.

On a quiet weekend, 'Old' tops, 'Snake Eyes' sinks

M. Night Shyamalan's "Old" easily won a slower weekend at the North American box office, while the G.I. Joe pic "Snake Eyes" lived up to its name.
Libertyville resident Zach Paronto’s urban farm is in a converted shipping container behind his house. He grows microgreens inside his urban farm and edible flowers and veggies outside for fresh delivery to businesses and other customers.

Libertyville man plants urban farm in old shipping container

A Libertyville man has made his childhold passion for gardening into a business growing microgreens out of an old shipping container he found behind his home. The container got a recent facelift with a mural painted by his cousin.
“Don’t Be Afraid” by Jenny Shawhan.

Music review: New album showcases Jenny Shawhan's commanding alto

Jenny Shawhan has a big voice and knows how to use it. "Let me soar," she sings on her new album, "Don't Be Afraid," as she does just that.
Naperville Mayor Steve Chirico is proposing more consistent annual funding to support and expand Century Walk’s collection of art, which includes this “Reading Children” sculpture by artist Dennis Smith.

Naperville mayor proposes guaranteed funding for Century Walk art, upkeep

Naperville elected officials are poised to consider a deal next month that would pledge an annual $150,000 to Century Walk Corp. for the maintenance and creation of public art.
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Feder: WBBM Newsradio adds digital managing editor
Lauren Hill, who was a content editor and digital producer at the Chicago Tribune before she left with a buyout last month, has been hired as digital managing editor at the all-news station.
Owner Marc Malnati said Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria’s move to Buffalo Grove will allow the company to integrate its Manati’s and Tastes of Chicago brands in one location.
Lou Malnati's latest company to move to Buffalo Grove's growing northeast side
In addition to its famous deep dish offerings, Lou Malnati's Pizzeria will be delivering jobs to Buffalo Grove when it opens its new home office in the village next year.
Friends Ruhi Majumdar, left, of Lake Zurich and Natalie Czarnik of Deer Park hang on tight while riding the Sizzler during Alpine Fest at Lions Park in Lake Zurich Sunday. Both girls are 16. The event was scaled back this year to just a carnival due to uncertainty over the pandemic.
Not the same, but still fun at Lake Zurich's Alpine Carnival
It wasn't the Alpine Fest that Lake Zurich residents and visitors have some to love over its nearly eight decades as a summer staple, but there were still plenty of thrills to be had at the scaled down version of the event over the weekend.
“Turning the Tables With Robin Roberts” begins streaming Wednesday, July 28, on Disney+. Here, Roberts talks with Jamie Lee Curtis.
Robin Roberts is 'Turning the Tables' with new Disney+ talk show
Robin Roberts is doing her new talk show very much her way: The ABC morning-program veteran gathers groups of notable women for in-depth conversations on "Turning the Tables With Robin Roberts," which Disney+ begins streaming Wednesday, July 28.
Jane's Addiction singer Perry Farrell created Lollapalooza as a going-away party for his band, which was breaking up. This year's event marks the fest's 30th anniversary.
'It's the love bomb': Chicago's Lollapalooza returns to mark 30th anniversary
Following a layoff in 2020 amidst the pandemic, Lollapalooza returns to Grant Park Thursday, July 29. "It's the medicine that we need," says creator Perry Farrell.
“For Free” by David Crosby.
Music review: David Crosby taps talented friends 'For Free'
David Crosby gets by with a little help from his friends, including Donald Fagen of Steely Dan and former Doobie Brother Michael McDonald, on "For Free," a deeply felt and expertly conceived album that drops just shy of Croz's 80th birthday.
“An Ugly Truth: Inside Facebook’s Battle for Domination” by Sheera Frenkel and Cecilia Kang.
Book review: Can mighty Facebook control false information?
Authors Sheera Frenkel and Cecilia Kang in "An Ugly Truth" build a compelling case that Facebook has grown far past its origins as a sharing place for birthday parties, vacation pictures and news of family and friends into a delivery system perfectly suited for the propagation of extremist views and outright untruths.
Ron Onesti and Patti Page at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles.
Sponsored | Ron Onesti: Sweet memories of Patti Page
In 2008, the Arcada Theatre was honored to host a historic Veterans Day tribute concert with Patti Page that wound up also being her 80th birthday celebration. I had heard she was a sweet lady, and she did not disappoint when she arrived.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Megan Thee Stallion performs at the BET Awards on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 31,578, Bob Finch photo: Bruce Dodds, left, of the First Arlington National Bank, and Police Chief L.W. Calderwood confer after the predawn robbery in Arlington Heights in February of 1974.
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The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 3,165, Larry Cameron photo: Chicago Blackhawks hockey legend Bobby Hull greeted fans at the Novak and Parker store in Mount Prospect in February of 1966.
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