Entertainment
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Large cast of Saint Viator students debut 'Pippin' Feb. 4Jan 25, 2022 10:00 pm - A cast of 26 students is preparing a two-weekend run of the Stephen Schwartz musical "Pippin," which opens Friday, Feb. 4, at Saint Viator High School, 1213 E. Oakton St...
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Dining bites: Chili's to give away 27,000 Molten Chocolate CakesJan 25, 2022 2:00 pm - Note: Events are subject to change. Check the website or call before you go. National Chocolate Cake Day Yes, chocolate lovers, National Chocolate Cake Day is a real thi...
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Alex Santilli addresses personal growth with his new single, 'Try Again'Jan 25, 2022 11:30 am - Artists have a way of latching onto pivotal moments, alchemizing them into inspiration and motivation. For Alex Santilli, such moments in his younger years became signpo...
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Best Bets: Shadow or not, Groundhog Days returns to WoodstockJan 25, 2022 8:30 am - Furry forecaster Celebrate all things tied to the filming of the classic 1993 comedy “Groundhog Day” with the return of Groundhog Days this weekend in the environs of th...
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New to streaming this week: 'Ice Age,' Kevin James and 'The Gilded Age'
Jan 25, 2022 5:00 am - Here's a collection curated by The Associated Press' entertainment journalists of what's arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. Movies • "Ice ...
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Mundelein mayor breaks tie in vote to purchase sculpture for downtownJan 25, 2022 4:10 am - A large, metal sculpture by an artist with local ties will be added to the streetscape in downtown Mundelein this year. Called "Glorious Ascent," the stainless steel pie...
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Back in a Flash? Longtime Great America coaster could reopen with new superhero themeJan 24, 2022 4:30 am - When Six Flags Great America introduced Vertical Velocity to thrill seekers in 2001, the U-shaped roller coaster that launches riders from zero to 70 mph in four seconds...
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'Doubt: A Parable' to be staged at Skokie TheatreJan 23, 2022 10:00 pm - MadKap Productions is pleased to present "Doubt: A Parable" by John Patrick Shanley for 13 live performances at the Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave., in downtown Skokie...
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'Spider-Man' comes back swinging, takes No. 1 from 'Scream'
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'Sanford and Son' at 50, 'double-edged' Black sitcom pioneer