Review: ‘The Only Living Pickpocket in New York’ a gritty and likable character study
John Turturro is terrific in this tribute to the “they don’t make them like they used to” genre of indie dramas from the 1970s.
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Ah-hoooo! Werewolves of Wisconsin: Why an Elkhorn legend refuses to die
Something that looks an awful lot like a werewolf has been sighted for decades on...
Russell Brand denies all charges as he takes the stand at his rape and sex assault trial
Russell Brand acknowledged in a London court on Wednesday that he had been obsessed with...
Arts
Today in History: Guggenheim Museum opens
On Oct. 21, 1959, the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Guggenheim Museum opened in New York.
Books
Column: ‘Crossing Division Street’ is a new novel of family, born out of Cabrini-Green
The Cabrini-Green public housing project comes roaring back in a remarkable first novel by Rebecca Chamian Ribaudo titled “Crossing Division Street."
Movies
A long-suppressed 1961 documentary about Chicago is unearthed
“Chicago: First Impressions of a Great American City" was a co-production by the BBC. Mayor Daley and others were outraged at this "seamy," warts-and-all portrayal of the city.
TV and Streaming
Longtime announcer Ernie Johnson leaving ‘Inside the NBA’ after 37 years: ‘It’s just time’
Basketball announcer Ernie Johnson is stepping away from “Inside the NBA” after almost 37 years behind the anchor desk.
Theater
Steppenwolf Theatre will return to London with ‘Purpose’
The Steppenwolf Theatre production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ “Purpose,” a play loosely based on the family of the late Chicago civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson, is heading to London’s Royal Court Theatre in January.
Restaurants, Food and Drink
‘Chicago, do better’: Vendors, food activists demand reforms to city’s restrictive street vending laws
Chicago street vendors and food worker activists from across the country rallied Monday at the Haymarket Memorial in West Loop to call for sweeping changes to the city’s restrictive street vending laws.
Music and Concerts
Popular Joliet concert venue The Forge to close after 9.5 years
Joliet concert venue The Forge will close this weekend after a decade of promoting local and national metal and alternative bands.
Travel
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American and United are in stalemate at O’Hare, but rivalry keeps growing
With the rivalry at an imposed stalemate, both airlines turned to making underhanded barbs against each other as they talked to investors this week about their latest earnings.
Recipes
Recipe: Harissa orange salmon patties
These patties start like most other salmon or tuna cakes, by binding fresh or canned salmon together with breadcrumbs and an egg.
Fashion
Chicago bride’s social media search for her mother’s dress reunites family with lost wedding heirloom
A 2027 Chicago bride is searching for her mom’s wedding dress, lost more than a decade ago. Along the way, she made another family’s dream come true.
Entertainment
Magician, comedians and rock band to perform as part of winter lineup at Aurora Hollywood Casino
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The winter lineup includes rock band Umphrey’s McGee on Jan. 16, comedian Michael Blaustein on Jan. 30 and magician Rob Lake on Feb. 21, according to casino officials.