Literature
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How the 1970s remade HollywoodMar 03, 2026 5:27 pm - Paul Fischer’s excellent book “The Last Kings of Hollywood: Coppola, Lucas, Spielberg” traces the careers of his three protagonists from the late 1960s through their heydays in the ’70s and varying fortunes in the ’80s.
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Naperville author celebrates World Down Syndrome Day with debut novel ‘Special’Mar 02, 2026 8:52 pm - Nancy Goodfellow, a longtime Naperville resident who has advocated for individuals with intellectual disabilities for over two decades, will celebrate the launch of her debut novel "Special" at Anderson's Bookshop on March 21.
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Eugene Robinson’s family story reflects radical American optimism
Feb 25, 2026 1:26 pm - In “Freedom Lost, Freedom Won,” Eugene Robinson writes that his great-grandfather John Hammond Fordham was probably among the crowd on Feb. 18 and watched in awe as history unfolded before his 11-year-old eyes. “Everything I know about him,” Robinson writes, “tells me that he watched those Black victors march into town and saw a bright and limitless future.”
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Rachel Reid delays ‘Unrivaled’ release to June 2027, citing Parkinson’s and fame
Feb 25, 2026 1:08 pm - “Heated Rivalry” author Rachel Reid says she is pushing back the release date of her next hockey romance novel, citing the time demands of sudden fame and the worsening symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
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Harper College Theatre Ensemble’s ‘Dirty Turk’ blends immersive performance and community storytellingFeb 23, 2026 12:13 pm - A play written and directed by Harper College instructor Ilknür Ozgür, “Dirty Turk aka Dirty Immigrant,“ blends immersive performance and storytelling. Performances are March 5-15.
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Larkin’s Dance Academy to present ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’Feb 18, 2026 10:24 am - Larkin High School’s Visual and Performing Arts Academy’s Dance Academy will present a dancing adaptation of “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.”
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Harper College’s ‘Behind the Groove’ exhibit explores music and memoryFeb 17, 2026 6:28 pm - Krista Franklin’s art invites viewers to lean in close and see the seams, the layers and the loving wear that comes with holding things dear. In "Behind the Groove," Franklin’s new exhibition at Harper College, many of those items have to do with music: funk, pop and R&B.
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‘Leaving Home’ turns a troubled childhood into a gripping memoir
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Geneva’s One Book, One Community features ‘The Correspondent’Feb 16, 2026 7:00 pm - Novelist Virginia Evans’ book “The Correspondent” is the choice for this year’s One Book, One Community program in Geneva. The novel tells the story of Sybil Van Antwerp,...
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10-year-old Aurora author first of 28 spotlights during Black Girl Magic MonthFeb 16, 2026 12:19 pm - Courtney Stovall, a 10-year-old Black girl, was the first of 28 honorees featured in Aurora's Black Girl Magic Month, a campaign celebrating the brilliance and resilience of Black girls and young women.