Barbara Vitello
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Carol Stream police fatally shoot man during domestic violence callFeb 03, 2024 12:54 pm - Early Saturday, Carol Stream police fatally shot a male suspect in a domestic violence incident reported in the 200 block of E. St. Charles Road.
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Celebrating community: Marriott Theatre’s exuberant ‘In the Heights’ soarsFeb 02, 2024 3:29 pm - “In the Heights” — Lin-Manuel Miranda’s salute to New York City’s Washington Heights neighborhood — gets an exuberant revival courtesy of Marriott Theatre.
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Intriguing tale, fearlessly told: Goodman’s ‘Highway Patrol’ examines online friendship of Dana Delany and a young fanFeb 01, 2024 8:54 am - Emmy Award-winner Dana Delany’s online relationship with a young fan inspired the intriguing “Highway Patrol” running through Feb. 18 at Goodman Theatre.
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Best bets: Buddy Holly, David Bowie tributes, Chocolate Weekend, Cirque FLIP FabriqueJan 31, 2024 7:19 pm - John Mueller celebrates Buddy Holly during the "Winter Dance Party" at the Raue, the Morton Arboretum hosts Chocolate Weekend, and Cirque FLIP Fabrique dazzles at the MAC.
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Lawmaker won’t move forward with controversial proposal banning some traffic stopsJan 31, 2024 6:15 pm - A state representative who introduced an amendment to the Illinois Vehicle Code prohibiting police officers from stopping a driver for minor speeding and improper lane use violations has decided not to move forward with the legislation at this time.
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Spotlight: Paramount Theatre revives coming-of-age tuner ‘Billy Elliot’Jan 30, 2024 9:10 am - “Billy Elliot: The Musical” dances into Paramount, “The Music Man” marches into the Metropolis, and the regional premiere of “The Band’s Visit” opens at Writers Theatre this week.
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In Aurora ‘the sky’s the limit’ for new Stolp Island TheatreJan 29, 2024 1:17 pm - At a time when some Chicago area theaters are contracting — suspending operations, laying off staff and producing fewer shows with smaller casts and shorter runs — Paramo...
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Regional premieres of ‘Frozen,’ ‘Waitress’ highlight Paramount’s 2024-25 seasonJan 29, 2024 10:19 am - Paramount Theatre announced Monday that its 13th Broadway Series season will include regional premieres of “Disney’s Frozen” (Oct. 30-Jan. 19, 2025) and “Waitress” (Feb. ...
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Lombard actress, Paralympian Katy Sullivan takes on demanding role in Chicago Shakespeare’s ‘Richard III’Jan 24, 2024 2:45 pm - It didn’t take long for Lombard actress Katy Sullivan to impress director Edward Hall. They were about a week into rehearsals for the London premiere of the Pulitzer Priz...
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Arlington Heights man charged in fatal Lake Zurich hit-and-runJan 24, 2024 7:01 am - An Arlington Heights man faces charges alleging he left the scene of a fatal SUV vs pedestrian crash 13 months ago in Lake Zurich. Gary L. Bozza, 67, is charged with fai...