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Book Review: ‘Bob Dylan: Jewish Roots, American Soil’ doesn’t live up to book’s promise

By ANDREW DeMILLO
Jun 09, 2025 11:44 am - One of the most challenging things about any biography of Bob Dylan is piercing the reticence the legendary singer and songwriter has displayed in talking about his roots.
Book Review: Jess Walter’s ’So Far Gone’ sets a redemption story in fractured, modern America

By ROB MERRILL
Jun 09, 2025 11:23 am - When the history of the United States in 2025 is written, perhaps one of the best things that will be said is: “Well, it made for some great art.” Consider “So Far Gone,” the new novel by Jess Walter set in present-day America.
West Point Band composer headlines Wheaton Municipal Band’s season opener

By Gail Sonkin, Wheaton Municipal Band
Jun 09, 2025 10:32 am - Wheaton Municipal Band's June 12 summer kickoff concert will honor the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary, featuring West Point composer Sgt. Noah Taylor and musicians from Wheaton middle schools.
ABC’s Terry Moran is suspended following his social media post calling Trump and Miller haters

Jun 09, 2025 9:42 am - ABC News has suspended correspondent Terry Moran for calling Trump administration deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller a “world class hater” in a since-deleted social media post.
Kim Novak to receive Venice Film Festival’s lifetime achievement honor

By LINDSEY BAHR
Jun 09, 2025 9:22 am - Kim Novak, the glamorous and fiercely independent star of one of the greatest films ever made, Alfred Hitchcock’s “Vertigo,” will be honored with a lifetime achievement award at the Venice Film Festival this fall.
‘Purpose’ makes Tony Awards history for Kara Young and wins best play

By MARK KENNEDY
Jun 09, 2025 6:24 am - The best new play trophy at Sunday’s Tony Awards went to “Purpose,” Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ drawing-room drama about an accomplished Black family exposing hypocrisy and pressures during a snowed-in gathering.
What to stream: Dierks Bentley, Sydney Sweeney, Alex Cooper and ‘Deep Cover’

Jun 09, 2025 5:30 am - Country superstar Dierks Bentley returning with the album “Broken Branches” and Sydney Sweeney in the dark, dramatic thriller “Echo Valley” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
Rails to Victory offers a train trip back to World War II era

By Rick West
Jun 08, 2025 2:41 pm - About 300 visitors took a train trip through history this weekend at the Fox Valley Trolley Museum in South Elgin during its Rails to Victory experience.
‘Lilo & Stitch’ cruises to No. 1 again; John Wick spinoff ‘Ballerina’ dances to 2nd place

By LINDSEY BAHR
Jun 08, 2025 1:17 pm - In the box office showdown between a deadly assassin and a chaotic CG alien, “Lilo and Stitch” still had the edge. The Disney juggernaut celebrated a third weekend at the top of the charts, while the John Wick spinoff “Ballerina” did not jeté as high as expected.
David Attenborough’s ‘Ocean’ is a brutal, beautiful wake-up call from the sea

By ANNIKA HAMMERSCHLAG
Jun 08, 2025 10:32 am - “Ocean With David Attenborough” is a brutal reminder of how little we see and how much is at stake. The film is both a sweeping celebration of marine life and a stark exposé of the forces pushing the ocean toward collapse.

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