Entertainment
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Seeing stars: Celebrities compete in simulated Mars mission in Fox's 'Stars on Mars'Jun 04, 2023 6:00 am - Ever since Amazon magnate Jeff Bezos' trip into space last year, there has been plenty of speculation about the rise of space tourism and which celebrities would be amon...
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Dave Matthews Band has a new album and a summer tour stopping in Chicago July 7-8
Jun 04, 2023 6:00 am - NEW YORK - Ten studio albums done, the Dave Matthews Band finds itself in a good place, maybe even at a new beginning. “The band is really gelled right now,” says singer...
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Jay Roach goes into the desert with Patricia Arquette for quirky, noirish Apple series 'High Desert'
Jun 03, 2023 6:00 am - Filmmaker Jay Roach usually has a moment of panic and doubt before production starts on a project. It's something Sydney Pollack, who was a mentor of his, once assured h...
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'Here to support love': First Elgin Pride Parade and Festival kicks off Pride Month SaturdayJun 03, 2023 1:00 am - Mark Rayos became a little emotional as he looked around at the gathering crowd of smiling faces. “This is home,” he said. The first Elgin Pride Parade and Festival too...
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Spotlight: Naperville's BrightSide Theatre stages Broadway fave 'Gypsy'Jun 02, 2023 6:00 am - Everything's comin' up Rose Amy Arbizzani of Naperville stars as Mama Rose, the ferociously ambitious stage mother determined to make her daughters vaudeville stars, in ...
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The giddy splendor of 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse'
Jun 01, 2023 7:45 am - “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-verse” - ★ ★ ★ ½ Let's get this upfront: “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” was the best comic-book film of the last decade. With an anim...
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Widescreen: Physical media gems for fans of John Hughes, Stephen King, Ridley ScottJun 01, 2023 6:00 am - The streaming era still has delightful surprises for fans of physical media from time to time, thanks mostly to specialty labels like Criterion, Shout Factory, Arrow Vid...
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Why walk 160 miles? Huntley Rotary Club learns about the El Camino trailMay 31, 2023 11:00 pm - At the June 1 meeting, the Huntley Rotary Club listened to a presentation by Greg Alexander on the "Pilgrims on the Camino." Alexander spent two weeks in northern Spain ...
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Celebrate art and charity at the Church Street Artisan Market June 3May 31, 2023 11:00 pm - Get ready for a day filled with creativity, community, and shopping at the Church Street Artisan Market on Saturday, June 3, from noon to 5 p.m. The market will take pla...
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Dining out: Where to score free doughnuts Friday for National Donut DayMay 31, 2023 11:00 pm - Donut Day deals Sweet! Friday, June 2, is National Donut Day. Here are some freebies and deals: Dunkin: Get a free doughnut with the purchase of a drink on Friday. See d...