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‘Greenland 2: Migration’ is an unmemorable sequel with newsy title

By JOCELYN NOVECK
Jan 08, 2026 2:43 pm - “Greenland 2: Migration,” a serviceable but rather low-key, even grim affair starring a sturdy, understandably melancholy Gerard Butler, would make anyone want to get the heck out of Greenland.
A real-life ’70s hostage drama crackles in Gus Van Sant’s ‘Dead Man’s Wire’

By JAKE COYLE
Jan 08, 2026 10:34 am - It plays a little loose with facts, but the righteous rage of “Dog Day Afternoon” is present enough in Gus Van Sant’s “Dead Man’s Wire,” a based-on-a-true-tale hostage thriller that’s as deeply 1970s as it is contemporary.
Live music, tours and more highlight WinterFest at Volo Bog State Natural Area

Daily Herald report
Jan 08, 2026 9:55 am - Live music and more will be featured at WinterFest from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11 at Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside.
Free fun at Frosty Fest at Viking Park in Gurnee

Daily Herald report
Jan 08, 2026 9:51 am - Frosty Fest will held from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10 at Viking Park, 4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee.
In Jim Jarmusch’s starry ‘Father Mother Sister Brother,’ families struggle to connect

By LINDSEY BAHR
Jan 08, 2026 5:15 am - Jim Jarmusch invites audiences into three family gatherings of adult children in his gentle tryptic “Father Mother Sister Brother.” Don’t worry, you won’t be resentful you’re not part of any of them, not even the one where Tom Waits plays Adam Driver’s dad.
Ralph Fiennes shines in ‘The Choral,’ a heartfelt WWI drama about the power of music

By MARK KENNEDY
Jan 08, 2026 5:00 am - The best parts of the “Ocean’s Eleven” movies aren’t the big heists. They’re when the motley crew is being put together. And that’s perhaps the best bit in “The Choral,” if you substitute George Clooney with Ralph Fiennes and Las Vegas with northern England. And the ultimate goal is music, instead of oodles of cash.
Elmhurst History Museum’s ‘Snapshots in Time’ to take you on a 250-year journey

Submitted by Elmhurst History Museum
Jan 07, 2026 7:37 pm - Elmhurst History Museum Executive Director Dave Oberg will present a lecture titled "Snapshots in Time: 250 Years of Elmhurst History" on Jan. 11 to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.
Young musicians to shine at Sinfonietta Bel Canto’s Concerto Competition

By Stephen Thurlow, Sinfonietta Bel Canto
Jan 07, 2026 5:40 pm - On Jan. 25, the Sinfonietta Bel Canto is hosting the Finalists Concert of its annual Concerto Competition for young musicians. Also on the program will be a celebration of America’s 250th anniversary with works by African American composers.
MCC-grown elderberries to be featured in new craft beer

Submitted by McHenry County College
Jan 07, 2026 4:59 pm - Elderberries grown by the Center for Agrarian Learning at McHenry County College will be featured in a limited edition ale at Woodstock’s Kishwaukee Brewing Company.
New art exhibit at Des Plaines Public Library

Jan 07, 2026 3:55 pm - The Des Plaines Art Guild’s latest exhibition at the Des Plaines Public Library features the work of eight members instead of just one as usual.

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