Regal Cantera movie theater has closed in Warrenville, but Cinemark plans to reopen itRegal Cantera movie theater on Diehl Road permanently closed this week but it could be reopening as a Cinemark theater as soon as next week. July 28, 2023
Riding the ‘Barbie wave’: Chicago moviegoers and businesses alike celebrate the movieFans are flocking to Chicago’s theaters to see the summer blockbuster — and businesses have also capitalized on the phenomenon. July 28, 2023
Becoming Michael: ‘MJ the Musical’ will star Roman Banks as the king of pop as tour launches in Chicago“I want people who are fans of him to have a great time and I want people who never listen to Michael Jackson to have a great time." July 28, 2023
10 Things to do around Chicago: Ed Sheeran, fair weekend in Chinatown and cool cars on Navy PierLook for another summer weekend of live music, Fiesta Del Sol, Chinatown Summer Fair and a Bollywood-inspired performance in the park. July 28, 2023
Randy Meisner, founding member of the Eagles and singer of ‘Take It to the Limit,’ dies at 77Randy Meisner, a founding member of the Eagles who added high harmonies to such favorites as “Take It Easy” and “The Best of My Love” and sang and co-wrote the hit “Take It to the Limit,” has died at 77. July 27, 2023
‘The Beanie Bubble’ review: Tiny treasures, massive workplace dramaFour movies about the wonders of corporate mythmaking have been released in the first half of the year. "The Beanie Bubble" on Apple TV+ is the latest July 27, 2023
Review: This lovely outdoor ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ by Oak Park Festival Theatre adds some up-to-date casting While changing little of the text, director Peter G. Andersen transforms several of the key relationships, shaking up the power dynamics and exploring complex layers in a play written more than 400 years ago. July 27, 2023
London jury acquits Kevin Spacey of sexual assault charges on his birthdayA London jury has acquitted Kevin Spacey on sexual assault charges stemming from allegations by four men dating back 20 years. July 26, 2023
Insults, legal threats follow approval of competing Waukegan parades; one organizer refers to the other as, ‘a regrettable group of people’The city of Waukegan Monday resolved competing applications from two groups — the Fiestas Patrias Organization and Puro Futbol — hoping to organize the events by giving them both permits and the community multiple opportunities to celebrate. July 26, 2023
Photos: Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor dies at age 56Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor, known for hits like "Nothing Compares 2 U" and for shredding a photo of the pope while hosting "Saturday Night Live," has died. July 26, 2023
Acclaimed Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor dies at age 56Acclaimed Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor, known for hits such as “Nothing Compares 2 U” and for shredding a photo of the pope while hosting “Saturday Night Live,” has died. She was 56. July 26, 2023
Aurora looks at buying new video screens for RiverEdge ParkAurora may spend almost $1 million for new video screens at RiverEdge Park. July 26, 2023
Column: The lesson Hollywood should learn from ‘Barbenheimer’? Let originality come through.Post-Barbenheimer, says Slate critic Dana Stevens, Hollywood should "make space for interesting filmmakers who’ve proven themselves at getting audiences excited in their work." July 26, 2023
‘Futurama’ review: The animated comedy will not be quashed! It’s back for Season 11 on a new home: HuluToo many live-action TV comedies these days aren’t even really comedies. Animated TV comedies are where you'll find gags upon gags. July 26, 2023
Review: In ‘Rock of Ages’ at Mercury Theater, knockout singers bring nothin’ but a good time This show celebrates the power ballads, guitar-driven romps and heavy-metal masterworks of 1980s classic rock, god rest its soul. July 26, 2023
A Cubs song from the past surfaces and Sam Fazio and some pals bring it back to tuneful life“Come Out to Wrigley (The Home of the Cubs)” was written and recorded by a man named Pasquale “P.J.” Panico. July 26, 2023
Review: ‘The Cottage’ on Broadway is a freewheeling farce that may not be for everyoneIn essence, Sandy Rustin (known for ”Clue,” the play) has penned an ersatz version of a Noel Coward comedy, as retrofitted for today’s sensibilities. July 25, 2023
Northwestern AD Derrick Gragg, under scrutiny for hazing scandal, offers questionable advice about women — ‘man’s greatest distraction’ — in bookWhile most of the book covers academics and avoiding trouble, two chapters that focus on women stand out as markedly different in tone and language. July 25, 2023
Marquee Sports Network launches direct-to-consumer streaming option for Chicago Cubs fans to watch gamesChicago Cubs fans have another avenue to watch games: Marquee Sports Network announced the launch of a direct-to-consumer streaming product for $19.99 a month. July 25, 2023
Review: ‘Beauty and the Beast’ at Chicago Shakespeare is a straightforward, bite-sized bit of Disney Despite my quibbles with the production, this bite-sized “Beauty and the Beast” is a good candidate to help youngsters catch the theater bug. July 25, 2023