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Wednesday, February 20, 2019

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Frankie Valli (John Lloyd Young) cuts loose in the Clint Eastwood-directed film musical “Jersey Boys,” which is screened at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora on Monday, Feb. 25.

5 things to do for $5 (or less) this week in the suburbs

Fun things to do this week for $5 or less: Hear Javanese music at Oakton Community College in Des Plaines, go on a Marsh Walk in Ingleside or head to Aurora's Paramount Theatre to see the film "Jersey Boys."
Jay Pharoah performs at Zanies in Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park Friday through Sunday, Feb. 22-24.

Theater spotlight: Jay Pharoah heads to Zanies & Steel Beam premieres 'Pigeons'

Actor/comedian Jay Pharoah headlines Zanies Rosemont, Steel Beam premieres a new dramedy and The Gift revives the Pulitzer Prize-winning "Doubt," this week in Chicago-area theater.
Jussie Smollett

Police source: Brothers say Smollett staged attack after threatening letter

Two brothers told police that "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett staged an attack on himself because he was upset a threatening letter he received a week prior did not get enough attention, a law enforcement official briefed on the investigation told ABC News on Monday.
Louis Black will perform at Elgin Community College on March 21.

Plan ahead: Lewis Black rants in Elgin; Steve Martin & Martin Short head to Waukegan

Get your tickets now: Elgin Community College hosts Lewis Black, Tracy Byrd tours to St. Charles' Arcada Theatre, and Steve Martin and Martin Short bring the laughs to Waukegan's Genesee Theatre.
R. Kelly performs at the 2013 BET Awards in Los Angeles.
Sources: Grand jury convened after new R. Kelly allegations
A grand jury has been convened in Cook County after new allegations against singer R. Kelly, two sources close to the case told CNN.
Feder: B96 cuts midday host Nikki Imbracsio
The latest talent overhaul at underperforming WBBM 96.3-FM just took out Nikki Imbracsio after 10 years as midday personality, Robert Feder writes.
Gary Johnson
Aurora attorney's true-crime memoir reviews his work on Nicarico case
Gary Johnson, an Aurora defense attorney and former Kane County state's attorney, has authored a book about his defense of Stephen Buckley, one of three people initially charged in the kidnapping, rape and murder of 10-year-old Jeanine Nicarico in 1983. The book, "Luck is a Talent," is peppered with anecdotes from Johnson's career.
Spike Lee is nominated for best director — for the first time in his decadeslong career — for his work on “BlacKkKlansman.”
After more than 30 years, Spike Lee is finally getting his Oscar moment
Many Spike Lee Joints feel urgent; the director has seldom struggled for relevance with his chosen subject matter. Yet as one of the most influential filmmakers in modern cinema, Lee has only this year received his first best director and best picture Oscar nominations.
Amy Guth, the illustrious Chicago journalist and weekend personality at Tribune Broadcasting news/talk WGN 720-AM, has been hired to host a new daily podcast for Crain’s Chicago Business, Robert Feder writes.
Feder: Amy Guth to host daily podcast for Crain's
Amy Guth, the illustrious Chicago journalist and weekend personality at Tribune Broadcasting news/talk WGN 720-AM, has been hired to host a new daily podcast for Crain's Chicago Business, Robert Feder writes.
Glenn Close is nominated for an Oscar for best actress for her role in “The Wife.”
Glenn Close: 'I feel like everyone's rooting for me'
Seemingly everyone knows that Glenn Close, 71, has emerged as the best actress Oscar front-runner. "The Wife" may be a modest independent film, but the moment feels finely tailored to Close, the most-nominated living actor never to win an Oscar.
Julie Rothenfluh, originally a children's librarian, is retiring in June from her position as executive director of the Naperville Public Library. Rothenfluh oversaw renovations to all three buildings that modernized the spaces and technology, including opening up views at Nichols Library so readers can more easily see the Riverwalk and the DuPage River.
Retiring Naperville library leader found voice, oversaw evolution
She led the Naperville Public Library through a period of technological evolution. Now, Executive Director Julie Rothenfluh plans to retire.
Abraham Lincoln was a big fan of music and used to invited bands to play at the White House. You could say he was an early music promoter.
Sponsored | Ron Onesti: Was Abraham Lincoln a rocker?
With Abraham Lincoln's birthday upon us, I thought I would retell a story I wrote in April of 2015. When I visited Springfield with my daughter, I wondered if Honest Abe was a music fan and what kind of music he may have listened to.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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