Entertainment
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Michael Jackson musical not opening here after allFeb 14, 2019 12:00 am - The forthcoming Michael Jackson musical titled "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" has canceled its world premiere Chicago tryout. The show, inspired by the life and times ...
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Forget San Diego - Vernon Hills library to host local comic conFeb 14, 2019 12:00 am - Superpowered heroes, diabolical villains and animated aliens soon will converge on Vernon Hills for the Aspen Drive Library's Mini-Con. The March 3 gathering will featur...
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Knight and day: Couples renew vows on Valentine's at Medieval TimesFeb 14, 2019 12:00 am - Smiles on the faces of 45 couples were proof that there were no balls and chains as they renewed their wedding vows before Queen Maria Isabella on Valentine's Day at the...
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Feder: Tamron Hall feels 'truly special' to land in prime time on The UFeb 14, 2019 12:00 am - Tamron Hall, the former Chicago news anchor who rose to national stardom on NBC, is coming to prime time five nights a week this fall on WCIU-Channel 26, the Weigel Broa...
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Theater review: Steppenwolf revisits Ibsen drama for thoughtful sequel 'A Doll's House, Part 2'Feb 13, 2019 11:00 am - “A Doll's House, Part 2” - ★ ★ ★ ½ When Norwegian housewife Nora Helmer left her husband and children at the end of Henrik Ibsen's 1879 play “A Doll's House,” the shocki...
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'The Mousetrap' snaps in Metropolis production of murder-mysteryFeb 13, 2019 10:30 am - “The Mousetrap” - ★ ★ ★ At a recent packed performance of “The Mousetrap” at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in Arlington Heights, some audience members couldn't h...
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Best bets: Elton John plays Rosemont's Allstate, Judy Collins at Crystal Lake's RaueFeb 13, 2019 5:00 am - 'Rocket Man' Elton John bids adieu to touring with his massive "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" tour, which plays two performances this weekend at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N...
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Two new microbreweries to open this year in HuntleyFeb 13, 2019 4:00 am - Two new microbreweries are gearing up to open in Huntley this spring/summer in what are now vacant buildings. Sew Hop'd Brewery, a microbrewery/taproom, plans to be...
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Feder: Cubs moving all games to their own exclusive network in deal with SinclairFeb 13, 2019 12:00 am - The Chicago Cubs today will announce the launch of a long-anticipated regional sports network in partnership with Sinclair Broadcast Group, starting in February 2020, Ro...
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'Wait for It' ... 'Hamilton: The Exhibit' delays start by three weeksFeb 13, 2019 12:00 am - Chicago's "Hamilton: The Exhibit" has pushed back its opening date by three weeks to Saturday, April 27. The change is due to unexpected delays in shipping, customs and ...