SPRINGFIELD — Illinois lawmakers were improvising a desperation heave on Sunday to entice the Chicago Bears to build a new dome in their home state instead of Indiana, as the …
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In all the years that I’ve produced Variety‘s Actors on Actors conversations, I’ve resisted the temptation to divulge how exactly the sausage gets made. When fans gripe on social media, …
Sadly, the Stars of ‘Heated Rivalry’ Turned Down Actors on Actors — And Here’s Why Read More In all the years that I’ve produced Variety‘s Actors on Actors conversations, I’ve resisted the temptation to divulge how exactly the sausage gets made. When fans gripe on social media, …
Sadly, the Stars of ‘Heated Rivalry’ Turned Down Actors on Actors — And Here’s Why Read MoreSpencer Leak Jr., one of the heads of funeral titan Leak and Sons, has died, the business confirmed Sunday. He was 56. Mr. Leak Jr. was a grandson of the …
Spencer Leak Jr., Chicago funeral director who handled Rev. Jesse Jackson’s funeral, is dead at 56 Read More
As with most operas, the story was never the primary selling point of “Carmen,” so to adapt it with the music heavily downplayed in favor of the narrative is an …
‘Viva Carmen’ Review: The Visuals Do the Singing in a Ravishing Animated Riff on Bizet’s Opera Read MoreAs with most operas, the story was never the primary selling point of “Carmen,” so to adapt it with the music heavily downplayed in favor of the narrative is an …
‘Viva Carmen’ Review: The Visuals Do the Singing in a Ravishing Animated Riff on Bizet’s Opera Read More
The Canadian Screen Awards return Sunday night with a bigger-than-usual spotlight, thanks in no small part to “Heated Rivalry,” whose breakout stars are expected to attend. The 2026 Canadian Screen …
How to Watch the Canadian Screen Awards Live Online Read MoreAn Illinois Tollway maintenance worker was killed and two others were hurt when they were hit by a driver while filling potholes on I-294 early Saturday, according to Illinois State …
Tollway worker killed, two others hurt while filling potholes on I-294 Read MoreCentennial Park Aquatic Center in southwest suburban Orland Park has temporarily closed after two people developed E. coli infections linked to the facility. Initial water sample tests came back “normal” …
Orland Park aquatic center closes after 2 E. coli infections Read More
Matt Brown, star of the Discovery docudrama series “Alaskan Bush People,” has died. He was 43. Matt Brown’s death was announced by his brother, Bear, in a TikTok video posted …
Matt Brown, ‘Alaskan Bush People’ Star, Dies at 42 Read More
As “The Way Home” nears the end, Hallmark will release a playlist featuring 30+ songs, including original music, covers and scores used throughout the four seasons. The news was announced …
‘The Way Home’ to Release Playlist With 30+ Original Songs From All 4 Seasons Ahead of Series Finale (EXCLUSIVE) Read MoreIn an ideal world, homeowners with odd-numbered addresses would buy a lawnmower, while those with even numbers would buy a snowblower. They’d pair off and share, halving the cost. In …
‘So wholesome and it’s so Chicago’ — Lakeview couple comes to aid of porchless neighbor Read MoreA man died after being shot Friday night in Riverdale on the Far South Side. The 41 year old was in the 13000 block of South Ellis Avenue about 10 …
Man fatally shot in Riverdale Read MoreAs Buckingham Fountain put on its signature water show Saturday morning, Yale Sage relaxed in a green metal chair, tilting his face toward the sun as he listened to the …
Visitors kick back and relax as Parisian chairs debut at Buckingham Fountain Read More