Column: Readers recall other movies filmed in the suburbs
I knew there was more to the story. A couple of months ago I wrote a column about movies that were filmed in the Chicago suburbs and northwest Indiana. Some...
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Look for the helpers: Books distributed along with food
Editor's note: As we face historic and unprecedented changes to the way we live, one thing remains constant: People are ready and willing to help their neighbors. We are rounding...
Column: Alsip’s Castro brothers produce ‘Dope Movies’ for Comedy Central
Pedro Castro, in blue checkered shirt, Ramiro Castro, holding the script, Clayton English, in the chair, and Assistant Cameraperson Geoff Wolf, in glasses, work on "Dope Movies." Pedro and Ramiro...
Look for the helpers: North Chicago detective takes time off to assemble PPE kits
North Chicago Police Detective Alex Flores took time off from work recently to assemble 3D printed PPE. Editor's note: As we face historic and unprecedented changes to the way we...
Column: More Illinois drive-in movie theaters reopening as a rare entertainment option with safe social distancing
During the coronavirus pandemic, news is changing quickly — even in the world of the drive-in movie theater. Harvest Moon Twin Drive In Movie Theatre in Gibson City, which is...
Look for the helpers: Location of 9-year-old’s first half marathon went from Yosemite to his neighborhood
Nine-year-old Maceo Ringa had registered to run his first half marathon, the Yosemite Half Marathon, on May 9. After the race was canceled, he and his mom, Meg McCurry, changed...
Column: Suburban artists, venues find creative ways to reach audiences
With stay-at-home orders in place in Illinois for at least this month, Chicagoland venues and artists have had to get creative with ways to present their work, entertain and raise...
Suburban entertainment events canceled because of coronavirus
The following performances have been canceled in connection with public health recommendations and other concerns tied to the coronavirus pandemic. Check with the venue for the most up-to-date information. New...
Look for the helpers: Homemade Pokemon Go hunt makes birthday special
As we face historic and unprecedented changes to the way we live, one thing remains constant: People are ready and willing to help their neighbors. Here is a roundup of...
Column: Drive-in movie theaters give us something to look forward to, even if they can’t open yet
Some of us were looking forward to one type of warm weather business that seemed to be able to adjust to most of the restrictions placed on venues — the...