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Tyler Perry honors a WWII Black women’s battalion in ‘The Six Triple Eight’

By Ty Burr
Dec 20, 2024 10:21 am - “The Six Triple Eight” represents a leap in ambition for one-man movie studio Tyler Perry. It’s a period drama that casts a spotlight on a neglected chapter of World War II history: The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion of the Women’s Army Corps.
‘I know when it’s time’: Strat’s Drive-Thru to close Sunday after more than 38 years in Villa Park

By Rick West
Dec 20, 2024 10:05 am - After more than 38 years of serving up hot dogs, hamburgers and more in Villa Park, Strat’s Drive-Thru will close Sunday.
The history of Christmas: Remembering the Rev. Beckmann and some of his best holiday lore

By Dave Heun
Dec 20, 2024 6:00 am - In the holiday spirit and in honor of the late Rev. William Beckmann’s passion for everything Christmas, Daily Herald columnist Dave Heun shares some of his thoughts, observations and lessons about this most wonderful time of the year.
The best Christmas movies for every mood

By LINDSEY BAHR and JAKE COYLE
Dec 19, 2024 5:08 pm - Of course there are the obvious holiday movies playing on repeat on cable. But perhaps you are looking to go beyond the obvious this year. Here are the best Christmas films for every mood.
New documentary focuses on Christa McAuliffe’s impact as a teacher in New Hampshire

By KATHY McCORMACK and NICK PERRY
Dec 19, 2024 2:27 pm - Before Christa McAuliffe was an astronaut, she was a vibrant teacher in New England keen on showing her students how everyday people left extraordinary marks on U.S. history.
Questlove’s new documentary spotlights ‘SNL’ music performances

By MARIA SHERMAN
Dec 19, 2024 2:00 pm - Questlove has teamed up with Oz Rodriguez and NBC for a new film, “Ladies and Gentlemen … 50 Years of SNL Music,” celebrating 50 years of the program and spotlighting its memorable live music performances.
Veteran Fox News business anchor Neil Cavuto leaving after 28 years

By DAVID BAUDER
Dec 19, 2024 12:16 pm - Neil Cavuto, a business journalist who hosts a weekday afternoon show on Fox News Channel and has been with the network since its inception in 1996, is leaving after Thursday’s show, Fox said.
Smoothie King coming to Huntley

By Claire O'Brien
Dec 19, 2024 10:54 am - Huntley residents soon will be able to get Smoothie King in town. The chain plans to open a store at 12900 Route 47 in Huntley.
‘A little nostalgic tickle’: Retro arcade the Headless Horseman rides into Wheeling

By Russell Lissau
Dec 19, 2024 10:34 am - An arcade stocked with video games from the 1980s and ’90s like Pac-Man, Centipede and Galaga has opened in Wheeling. Instead of gobbling patrons’ quarters, all the games are set to free play. A $20 entry fee allows customers to enjoy unlimited games for one day.
Suburban theater in review: Stolp Island Theatre opens, BTE wins first Jeff Award, Northlight prepares for new home

By Barbara Vitello
Dec 18, 2024 4:52 pm - This year saw Aurora’s Paramount Theatre open its third venue, Stolp Island Theatre, while Buffalo Theatre Ensemble earned its first Joseph Jefferson Award.

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