Entertainment
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Widescreen: Great gamer flicks to stream after seeing 'Free Guy'Aug 12, 2021 6:00 am - Movies based on video games? Not very good. Movies about video games, however, can sometimes be very good. I hope that holds true for "Free Guy," the Ryan Reynolds comed...
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Jennifer Hudson shines as Queen of Soul in unfocused Aretha Franklin biopic 'Respect'
Aug 12, 2021 6:00 am - “Respect” - ★ ★ The tag line for the latest biopic about an American icon reads: “Find out what it means.” Good luck with that. After more than two hours of the ne...
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Jim O'Donnell: Hopefully a splendid day awaits the last Arlington farewell of Dick DuchossoisAug 12, 2021 1:00 am - THE GREEK DRAMATIST SOPHOCLES WROTE, "One must wait until evening to see how splendid the day has been." The evening of Dick Duchossois has arrived. He is 99 years old. ...
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Feder: Tom Skilling bids farewell to beloved dog MaddieAug 12, 2021 1:00 am - A poignant and heartfelt tribute by Tom Skilling on the passing of his beloved dog Maddie elicited an outpouring of condolences to the famed Chicago meteorologist. More ...
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Britney Spears' father to step down from conservatorshipAug 12, 2021 1:00 am - LOS ANGELES - Britney Spears' father agreed Thursday to step down from the conservatorship that has controlled her life and money for 13 years, according to reports. Sev...
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Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra announces 2021-22 seasonAug 11, 2021 11:00 pm - Well-loved masterpieces, favorites from musical theater, and dazzling performances by instrumental soloists and the Apollo Chorus of Chicago await you in the Elmhurst Sy...
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MainStreet Libertyville to host annual golf outingAug 11, 2021 11:00 pm - Reservations are open for MainStreet Libertyville's 16th annual golf outing and fundraiser. Golfers of all skill levels are welcome Monday, Aug. 30, at White Deer Run Go...
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Rained-out Lindsey Stirling concert moved to Aug. 20Aug 11, 2021 3:00 pm - If your chances of making it into Chicago for Tuesday night's Lindsey Stirling concert were slim, you now have another option. Tuesday's storms rained out the performan...
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Dining events: Blanco Cocina + Cantina debuts in Oak BrookAug 11, 2021 11:00 am - Modern Mexican If you're craving Mexican fare you're in luck, as Blanco Cocina + Cantina is opening its first Chicago-area location on Tuesday, Aug. 17, in Oak Brook. Se...
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Spotlight: 'Kinky Boots' steps up at Aurora's Paramount TheatreAug 11, 2021 10:15 am - Steppin' up Paramount Theatre resumes live, in-person performances with a revival of the musical "Kinky Boots," about the owner of a failing shoe factory and the d...