Entertainment
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Jim O'Donnell: Even when Grobstein had no other place to go, Chicago sports radio had to take him inJan 19, 2022 12:00 am - THE LAUDATORY FAREWELLS to Les Grobstein are beginning to slow. All that have been broadcast and written have been well-deserved. A handful have touched magnificence in ...
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Feder: Bill Jackson, creative genius behind 'Cartoon Town' and 'Gigglesnort Hotel,' diesJan 19, 2022 12:00 am - As the creative genius behind such beloved children's shows as "Cartoon Town" (aka "The BJ and Dirty Dragon Show") and "Gigglesnort Hotel," Bill "BJ" Jackson will always...
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Elmhurst Symphony to perform a 'Baroque Showcase' Jan. 23Jan 18, 2022 10:00 pm - The Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of music director and conductor Stephen Alltop, continues "The Music Lives" season with a concert of Baroque favorites a...
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Sound check: Nelly, Tiffany, Everclear and Tomorrow Never KnowsJan 18, 2022 11:00 am - Nelly at Genesee The three-time Grammy-winning, platinum-selling rapper Nelly brings his string of hits and favorite collaborations from his two decades on the musi...
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New to streaming this week: John Mellencamp, Hilary Duff and 'Fraggle Rock'
Jan 18, 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 Irania...
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Best Bets: Dinosaur Adventure stomps into Rosemont, Kane Brown plays United CenterJan 18, 2022 5:00 am - Note: Events are subject to change. Check the website or call before you go. Jurassic jubilee The touring Dinosaur Adventure makes a return with lots of family-friendly ...
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Indoor karting, arcade venue to anchor first phase of Schaumburg entertainment districtJan 18, 2022 4:18 am - The first Midwest location of Orlando-based Andretti Indoor Karting & Games is proposed to anchor the first phase of a new entertainment district in Schaumburg on the we...
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Feder: The Mix taps Chris Petlak to replace Eric Ferguson in morningsJan 18, 2022 12:00 am - Chris Petlak, a northwest suburban native who's been co-hosting afternoons at WTMX 101.9-FM since 2020, is moving to mornings, the Hubbard Radio hot adult-contemporary s...
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Feder: Chicago media colleagues share fond memories of 'The Grobber'Jan 18, 2022 12:00 am - The death of veteran Chicago radio sportscaster Les Grobstein elicited an outpouring of tributes and recollections from media colleagues Monday. Grobstein, 69, who died ...
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Catalina Maria Johnson to explore 'Latin Hip Hop as a New Poetry' Feb. 10Jan 17, 2022 10:00 pm - On Thursday, Feb. 10, the West Chicago Public Library will host Catalina Maria Johnson, Ph.D., an Illinois Humanities Road Scholar, journalist, and Beat Latino radio sho...