Column: Cannes we not? This year’s film festival left a sour taste
The self-congratulatory celebrity industrial complex kept chugging along as if nothing is amiss in the world.
Entertainment
Featured
Sueños Music Festival organizers cancel Sunday finale as heavy storms batter Chicago
Despite several public announcements asking patrons to disperse, thousands of festivalgoers refused to leave Grant...
Photos: Sueños Music Festival returns for its 3rd year
Sueños brought Latinos and Latin music lovers from all over the county together. In its...
Arts
Column: Is our flag at half-staff all the time now? For Memorial Day, we asked why
This Memorial Day, assuming you wake up early enough, you may notice the United States flag at half-staff. When you get up matters, because only on Memorial Day, Old Glory flies at half-staff until noon.
Books
Landmarks: Stories from Flossmoor’s past help revive veterans memorial
A new book by Kristine Condon unearths stories from Flossmoor's past as the village marks 100 years, while giving a boost to a veterans memorial effort.
Movies
Richard M. Sherman, who fueled Disney charm in âMary Poppinsâ and âItâs a Small World,â dies at 95
Richard M. Sherman, one half of the prolific, award-winning pair of brothers who helped form millions of childhoods by penning the instantly memorable songs for âMary Poppins,â âThe Jungle Bookâ and âChitty Chitty Bang Bangâ â as well as the...
TV and Streaming
New Big Ten schools will make at least 1 appearance on Foxâs Friday night college football package
Each of the Big Tenâs new West Coast schools will make at least one appearance this season on Fox Sportsâ âCollege Football Fridayâ package.
Music and Concerts
2024 Sueños Music Festival celebrates the rise of regional Mexican music and a love for reggaeton
The headliner for Sunday, Grammy winner Peso Pluma, promised to galvanize a larger crowd, though weather kept the grounds closed after the expected noon start.
Entertainment
Sueños Festival delayed due to severe weather Sunday
Sueños, a two-day Latin music festival advised attendees not to head to the festival until further notice.
Theater
Dance for summer 2024: In the hot months, free festivals are just the tip of the iceberg
Indoors or out, when it comes to dance â thereâs something for everyone this summer â everywhere you look.