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‘Crux’ is a ferocious, poetic look at two teens drawn to danger

By Joan Frank
Jan 19, 2026 5:28 pm - Gabriel Tallent’s “Crux” is difficult and ferocious. Pushing through these pages — echoing its characters’ ordeals — requires resolve and stamina, but certain rewards abide.
A groundbreaking writer finds a novel way to air her grievances

By Hamilton Cain
Jan 19, 2026 5:04 pm - There’s ample polemic in Jeanette Winterson’s genre-bending “One Aladdin Two Lamps,” channeling her anger at patriarchy in a reimagining of “One Thousand and One Nights,” which she refers to simply as “Nights.” Hers is a disquieting book, awash in Jenny Holzer-like slogans, memories of a strict evangelical childhood, stories jigsawed together and sudden, breathtaking insights.
Korean-inspired restaurant to offer ‘Kozy’ atmosphere and menu

By Mick Zawislak
Jan 19, 2026 2:45 pm - Kozy, a modern Korean-inspired restaurant and bar offering “approachable” comfort food and crafted cocktails, is coming to a familiar spot in downtown Libertyville.
Green Day to open 60th Super Bowl with anniversary ceremony celebrating generations of MVPs

By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr.
Jan 19, 2026 1:45 pm - The NFL is marking the 60th anniversary of the Super Bowl with a hometown opening act. Green Day will kick off the big game with an opening ceremony Feb. 8 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, the league announced Sunday.
Folk duo February Sky returns for Jan. 23 concert in Geneva

Submitted by Susan Urban
Jan 19, 2026 1:08 pm - Folk duo February Sky will be performing at the "Evening of Folk Music" concert in Geneva on Jan. 23, playing traditional, modern and original folk and Celtic music.
The Sundance Film Festival prepares to bid farewell to Park City, and Robert Redford

By LINDSEY BAHR
Jan 19, 2026 12:38 pm - The Sundance Film Festival may be a little bittersweet this year as it kicks off on Thursday in Park City, Utah. The country’s premier showcase for independent film is in a time of transition as the festival is bidding farewell to its longtime home and forging forward without its founder, Robert Redford, who died in September.
Happy 15th: Aurora’s Paramount Theatre announces 2026-2027 season

By Barbara Vitello
Jan 19, 2026 9:00 am - Aurora’s Paramount Theatre announced its 2026-2027 Broadway series Monday. The lineup includes “Mean Girls,” “A Christmas Carol,” “Sunday in the Park With George” and “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.”
‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ opens behind ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’

By LINDSEY BAHR
Jan 19, 2026 6:48 am - “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple” may have scored well with critics, but slightly more moviegoing audiences chose to spend the holiday weekend catching up with “Avatar: Fire and Ash.”
What to stream: ‘The Smashing Machine,’ Louis Tomlinson, ‘The Beauty’ and Bruce Springsteen biopic

By The Associated Press
Jan 19, 2026 6:00 am - Dwayne Johnson transforming into MMA pioneer Mark Kerr for “The Smashing Machine” and Louis Tomlinson releasing his third solo album are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
Thousands of fans celebrate life of legendary Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir in San Francisco

By JANIE HAR
Jan 18, 2026 4:19 pm - SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Thousands of people gathered Saturday at San Francisco’s Civic Center to celebrate the life of Bob Weir, the legendary guitarist and founding member ...

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