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Scott Adams, ‘Dilbert’ comic strip creator, dies at 68

By MARK KENNEDY
Jan 13, 2026 11:00 am - Scott Adams, whose popular comic strip “Dilbert” captured the frustration of beleaguered, white-collar cubicle workers and satirized the ridiculousness of modern office culture until he was abruptly dropped from syndication in 2023 for racist remarks, has died. He was 68.
Things to do Jan. 16-22: Winterfest, MLK Day events, Chicagoland Fishing Expo and more

By Luke Zurawski
Jan 13, 2026 9:14 am - Make plans for Palatine Winterfest, Martin Luther King Jr. Day events, the Chicagoland Fishing Expo and more.
Kaylee Hartung to make Super Bowl debut as NBC sideline reporter

The Associated Press
Jan 13, 2026 8:44 am - Kaylee Hartung will work her first Super Bowl as a sideline reporter when NBC carries the game on Feb. 8.
From Olympics to Tom Brady, Fanatics expands into entertainment with new studio

By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr.
Jan 13, 2026 8:26 am - Fanatics, the sports merchandising giant best known for jerseys and collectibles, is moving deeper into entertainment. The company announced the launch of Fanatics Studios, a new content arm with projects including the official Olympic film for the LA28 Games and a multipart documentary following seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady.
SiriusXM rehires Chris Cuomo to host morning talk show

The Associated Press
Jan 13, 2026 8:07 am - Chris Cuomo is returning to SiriusXM, putting him on the air with morning and evening talk shows.
Rosemont raising ticket fees on shows at arena, theater

By Christopher Placek
Jan 12, 2026 4:48 pm - Rosemont village board members Monday agreed to increase the fee tacked onto event tickets at the Allstate Arena and Rosemont Theatre from $2 to $3.
Retired Barrington High School teacher takes a spin at ‘Wheel of Fortune’

By Steve Zalusky
Jan 12, 2026 3:44 pm - Retired Barrington High School teacher Rob Baker is set to appear on "Wheel of Fortune" Tuesday, the culmination of a three-month journey from online application to a Culver City, California, sound stage.
Spotlight: Marriott revives ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ while Metropolis stages a concert version of ‘Oliver!’

By Barbara Vitello
Jan 12, 2026 10:41 am - This week’s theater openings include Marriott’s revival of “Little Shop of Horrors,” Metropolis Performing Arts Centre’s concert version of “Oliver!,” Goodman Theatre’s showcase of in-progress plays and the eighth Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival.
Andrea Bocelli will headline the Milan Cortina Winter Olympic opening ceremony

By COLLEEN BARRY
Jan 12, 2026 9:11 am - Crossover tenor Andrea Bocelli will be among the headline performers for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony on Feb. 6, joining the previously announced pop diva Mariah Carey, organizers said,
‘Sinners’ leads movie nominations for NAACP Image Awards

By The Associated Press
Jan 12, 2026 9:04 am - Ryan Coogler’s pulsating supernatural thriller “Sinners” leads the movie categories in nominations for the NAACP Image Awards, announced Monday. “Sinners,” in which Michael B. Jordan pulls double duty as twins, received 18 nominations, followed by Spike Lee’s “Highest 2 Lowest,” which got nine. In television, “Bel-Air” leads with seven nods.

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