Founder Stephen Mullins’ collection outgrew his house so he created a museum. There are jugs of presidents, of “Star Wars” characters, there are glass cases filled with them. But his collection has outlasted him and his museum.
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‘In the Summers’ review: A sometime family’s passing years, heartache and stubborn love
Winner of the Sundance festival’s top prize, “In the Summers” takes a debut filmmaker’s memories of childhood and runs with them, tenderly.
‘A Different Man’ review: A new face and a new life in a comedy that’s more than skin-deep
When a change you’ve dreamed of doesn’t solve your self-esteem problems, that’s the idea behind this sharp comedy starring Sebastian Stan and Adam Pearson.
Reframing self-care: New Chicago business looks beyond scented candles and massages to help clients find joy
Chicago-based On Leave Experiences pairs clients with excursions intended to help them broaden their horizons by wandering, creating and learning.
What to do in Chicago: Charli XCX, Hyde Park Jazz Fest and Simone Biles in a gymnastics tour
Also around the area this weekend, Warm Love Cool Dreams at Salt Shed and Yorktoberfest in the western suburbs.
Southwest Airlines says it will introduce assigned seats and premium perks in 2026
Southwest Airlines executives on Thursday unveiled their vision for Southwest 2.0, an airline that for the first time will give passengers assigned seats.
Marquee football broadcasts give area students a national audience
A slate of nationally broadcasted high school football games began this month with Brother Rice students in charge of the booth.
Review: Even a less explosive ‘Topdog/Underdog’ is still a great play
Suzan-Lori Parks’ masterwork is now in a new Chicago production by Gift Theatre.
Christkindlmarket mugs unveiled for 2024 — the boot is back in Aurora and Chicago
For those eagerly awaiting the shape of this year’s Christkindlmarket mug design — the boot is back.
Joffrey Academy of Dance is being renamed following $5 million donation
The donation allows the Grainger Academy of the Joffrey Ballet to continue offering scholarships to dancers in training.