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Vince Zampella, video game pioneer behind Call of Duty, dies at 55

By SAFIYAH RIDDLE
Dec 23, 2025 7:04 am - Vince Zampella, one of the creators behind bestselling video games such as Call of Duty, has died. He was 55.
Eat, drink and play at these suburban ‘eatertainment’ spots on New Year’s Eve

By Rick West
Dec 22, 2025 4:56 pm - Here are some places where you can eat, drink and play while you count down to 2026 on New Year’s Eve.
'60 Minutes' pulls story about Trump deportations from its lineup

By DAVID BAUDER
Dec 22, 2025 4:40 pm - An internal CBS News battle over a “60 Minutes” story critical of the Trump administration has exploded publicly, with a correspondent charging it was kept off the air fo...
Oscar contender ‘The Secret Agent’ capitalizes on the rise of Brazilian cinema

By GABRIELA SÁ PESSOA
Dec 22, 2025 3:45 pm - Directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho, “The Secret Agent” has been hailed by critics as one of the year’s best films and arrives amid a renewed international interest in Brazilian cinema. The film is backed by major wins at the Cannes Film Festival for both Mendonça Filho (best director) and Wagner Moura (best actor).
Concerts Dec. 26 to Jan. 1: Kevin Farris, BoDeans, Cathy Richardson and more

By Luke Zurawski
Dec 22, 2025 3:20 pm - Upcoming concerts include Kevin Farris at Hey Nonny, BoDeans at the Genesee Theatre and Arcada Theatre, Cathy Richardson at Hey Nonny and more.
Morton Arboretum’s ‘Illumination’ adds Jan. 2 Dog Admission Night

By Ellyn Fortino, The Morton Arboretum
Dec 22, 2025 3:20 pm - The Morton Arboretum's annual "Illumination: Tree Lights" outdoor holiday tradition runs through Jan. 3, featuring a one-mile trail with 20 immersive light displays, music, and new additions like Vivid Creatures sculptures.
Hinsdale man pours himself into new career by opening Scooter’s Coffee in Downers Grove

By Steve Metsch
Dec 22, 2025 1:54 pm - After years of stopping at coffee shops as he drove across five Midwestern states selling medical devices, Tom Diamantopoulos decided it was time for a change.
Things to do Dec. 26 to Jan. 1: Trans-Siberian Orchestra, holiday concerts, light shows, events and more

By Luke Zurawski
Dec 22, 2025 1:35 pm - It’s your last chance to catch many holiday events, including concerts, light shows, performances of “A Christmas Carol” and “The Nutcracker” and more.
Brookfield Zoo animals celebrate the holidays with enriching treats

By Megan Pellock, Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Dec 22, 2025 1:29 pm - Guests at Brookfield Zoo Chicago “Holiday Magic” show aren’t the only ones getting into the holiday spirit. The animal care specialists keep things fresh for the animals with holiday-themed treats or fun activities.
Barry Manilow to have surgery for early-stage lung cancer, postpones January concerts

Dec 22, 2025 12:09 pm - Barry Manilow will be having surgery to remove a cancerous spot on his lung and will reschedule his January concerts, the singer announced Monday.

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