Arts and entertainment news from around the region
Of Notoriety: Groundhog Day Gala in Whiting and NWI Symphony chorus concert welcome February arrival
Day: January 30, 2025
‘What we’re doing works’: Boxing gym opens in Mokena for those battling addiction
Keith Werfelman opened BVL Boxing Solutions, a gym for those battling addiction, Jan. 15 in his hometown of Mokena.
Wilmette Park District names interim director after former chief stepped down
The Wilmette Board of Park Commissioners has appointed an interim executive director, Margaret Resnick.
Waukegan High JROTC strives to make cadets better citizens; ‘There are so many opportunities’
CyberPatriots is one of a number of opportunities Waukegan High JROTC cadets have to enable them to help the organization fulfill its mission of becoming better citizens by serving the school and the greater Waukegan community throughout the year.
A serial killer prowling the suburbs? Here’s the truth behind viral posts
See the Facebook post about the serial killer on the loose in your hometown, preying on single moms and elderly women? Fear not. It’s just a hoax that’s been spreading across social media nationwide.
Block 59’s Shake Shack, Stan’s Donuts, Cheesecake Factory to open in Naperville this spring
Buildings are going up at Naperville’s long-awaited Block 59 development, with three tenants — Shake Shack, Stan’s Donuts and The Cheesecake Factory — opening this spring, developers say.
Norridge curating list that includes providers of snow shoveling, other maintenance work
Norridge officials are looking for people who would like to be added to a list that helps connect residents with people willing to assist with tasks such as shoveling snow. The current “Property Maintenance Assistance List” is pinned on the village website and posted on Norridge’s Facebook page. Tracey Avis, business licensing and customer service […]
Judge reverses special prosecutor decision in Will County veto case
A Will County judge reversed appointing a special prosecutor for 10 board members suing County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant.
Vintage Chicago Tribune: Plane crashes that stunned our city
Here’s a look back at commercial passenger plane crashes that stunned Chicago.
Afternoon Briefing: Imprisoned ex-Ald. Edward Burke seeks clemency from Trump
Good afternoon, Chicago. Here’s what is happening today.