Television
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Swan song for 'American Idol' after 15 game-changing years
Jan 04, 2016 6:00 am - LOS ANGELES - It started on June 11, 2002, with a couple of unfamiliar hosts posing in an empty theater and making an overblown declaration to TV viewers. "Live on this ...
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Low-rated 'Meredith Vieira Show' ending after 2 seasons
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Actress co-founded hospital for poor in IndiaJan 04, 2016 12:00 am - While attending Stanford University, Buffalo Grove native Melanie Chandra and four fellow students wanted to do something for the low-income people in India. So, they fo...
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Buffalo Grove grad's 'Code Black' role just latest in her successJan 04, 2016 12:00 am - She holds a mechanical engineering degree from Stanford University, a second-degree black belt in Shotokan karate, the title of Miss India America 2007 and a regular rol...
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'Downton' funk: The end of 'Abbey's' road draws nighJan 03, 2016 6:00 am - NEW YORK — Secrets of “Downton Abbey” stars revealed! Carson swears! Branson bolts Boston! Mrs. Hughes rocks sequined sneaks! Lord Grantham confesses to killing the hou...
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TV ratings for New Year's 6 Bowls down 13 percent overallJan 03, 2016 12:00 am - Lopsided games and playing the College Football Playoff semifinals on New Year's Eve for the first time led to a 13 percent drop in TV ratings for the New Year's Six Bow...
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'Game of Thrones' author blogs that he missed book deadline
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DVD previews: 'Sicario,' 'The Visit,' 'The Walk'Jan 02, 2016 6:00 am - Here's a look at DVDs coming out Tuesday, Jan. 5: “Sicario” (R, 121 minutes, Lionsgate): An FBI agent (Emily Blunt) is recruited to join a government anti-drug task ...
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Widescreen: Eight great dates in 2016 for TV fansDec 31, 2015 5:00 am - Gone are the days of waiting until September for the best new content on your favorite channels - the winter months of 2016 promise plenty of savory treats for my fellow...
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A cartoon series brings laughs to raging immigration debate