Television
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More than 9,000 audition for 'X-Factor' in Hoffman EstatesApr 27, 2011 12:00 am - A young woman in a hoodie and jeans stormed out of the Sears Centre Arena Wednesday without an invitation to return for the next round of auditions. “Oh, but that freak ...
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88-year-old Addison native makes the “X Factor” cutApr 27, 2011 12:00 am - As a relative helped her down the Sears Centre Arena's steps, 88-year-old Mary Tanner waved to the small crowd watching her. “I made it!” she yelled with a beaming smile...
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'The Voice' adds a gimmick to reality talent showsApr 26, 2011 11:00 pm - LOS ANGELES — "The Voice," TV's newest singing contest, is intent on making noise in an increasingly crowded marketplace. The NBC series, which debuted Tuesday with a tw...
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Jericho kicked out of the 'Dancing' ballroomApr 26, 2011 11:00 pm - LOS ANGELES — Wrestling star Chris Jericho was smacked down on "Dancing With the Stars," eliminated from the competition one night after landing in last place on the hit...
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“Bizarre Foods” host Zimmern brings unusual cuisine tales to HarperApr 26, 2011 2:00 am - Andrew Zimmern, the versatile food personality best-known for his Travel Channel shows “Bizarre Foods” and “Bizarre World,” will be at Harper College Thursday, April 28,...
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‘The X Factor’ statsApr 26, 2011 12:00 am - Ÿ 8,000-20,000 expected to audition today and Wednesday in Hoffman Estates, the only Midwest audition site. Ÿ1.5 million iTunes downloads from “The X Factor” contestant ...
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Keith Olbermann arriving at Current TV on June 20Apr 25, 2011 11:00 pm - NEW YORK — Cable network Current TV says Keith Olbermann will return to the air on June 20. Current said Tuesday the title of the weeknight news-commentary hour will be ...
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Auditions at Sears Centre for “The X Factor”Apr 25, 2011 12:00 am - We know, from watching American Idol, that suburban singers possess that certain something that can make them stars — that X factor. That should help them this week duri...
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Police: No camping allowed for 'The X Factor' auditionsApr 25, 2011 12:00 am - Camping will not be allowed at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates tonight, even though people are anxious to reserve a spot in line for “The X Factor” auditions T...
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Local biker with disability joins cross-country TV journeyApr 24, 2011 12:00 am - As soon as she sees her fellow participants in a TV adventure series featuring people with disabilities riding a bicycle across the United States, Dianne Jones can’t hel...