Entertainment
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'George Carlin's American Dream' profiles a comic for all timesMay 20, 2022 6:00 am - George Carlin, he of the "seven dirty words" that once got him thrown into a Milwaukee jail, was a comic ahead of his time. Just how far ahead and what drove his comedy ...
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New Scorched Earth owner says local breweries' appeal now includes families
May 20, 2022 1:00 am - Scorched Earth Brewing is ready for summer. During the pandemic, Scorched Earth Brewing nearly doubled its space for customers by installing a large outdoor patio, and n...
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Mount Prospect Library Announces Summer Reading Program: Read Beyond the Beaten PathMay 19, 2022 11:00 pm - Embark on a journey with summer reading and let your curiosity bring you beyond the beaten path. The all-ages summer reading program takes place June 1-August 15. Visit ...
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Josh Guge, world renowned wood sculpturer, to give presentation at the Hanover Township Izaak Walton CenterMay 19, 2022 11:00 pm - On Tuesday, June 7, renowned wood sculpturer Josh Guge will be giving a presentation on his artwork at the monthly meeting of the Elgin chapter of the Izaak Walton Leagu...
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Bitter Jester warms up for Highland Park music series this weekMay 19, 2022 6:00 am - Highland Park's Bitter Jester Music Festival is counting down to the opening act of its four-week showcase series, starting its 16th season this weekend. The weekly comp...
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'Men' an arty horror film that stumbles in the woods
May 19, 2022 6:00 am - “Men” - ★ ½ Somewhere in the southwest of England is a sprawling stone estate nestled along hedge-lined lanes that you can rent, complete with wood fireplaces, low...
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'Chip 'n Dale' evokes Roger Rabbit in meta reboot
May 19, 2022 6:00 am - “Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers” - ★ ★ ½ If you must reboot an over 30-year-old Disney Channel cartoon like “Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers,” you could do much worse than l...
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Tree climbing championship in Lake County postponedMay 19, 2022 1:00 am - Daily Herald report The Illinois Arborist Association's tree climbing championship scheduled for Saturday at Shiloh Park, 2300 Bethesda Blvd., in Zion has been postponed...
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Three stages of live music at DuPage Community Arts Festival May 28May 18, 2022 11:00 pm - DuPage County will host its inaugural DuPage Community Arts Festival to highlight the importance of arts in our community. It will be 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, May 28...
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Widescreen tidbits: Carlin's best on HBO Max, PlayStation's new game library, a bold new 'Trek'May 18, 2022 11:00 pm - PlayStation 5 library Sony this week announced "a selection of content" that will be available for download by PlayStation Plus subscribers who upgrade to one of the new...