Singer and pianist Nat “King” Cole is seen in this undated file photograph. | AP Cole, who died this week on Feb. 15, was performing in Birmingham, Alabama, on April 10, 1956, when KKK members stormed the stage and attacked him. As published in the Chicago Daily News, sister publication of the Chicago Sun-Times: For balladeer Nat King Cole, playing in Alabama might … [Read more...] about This week in history: Nat King Cole interrupted, beaten during Alabama concert
Teatro ZinZanni serves up dazzling vocals, delightful comedy in wholly revamped show
Phenix (Cunio, left) and Madame Z (Bethany Thomas) deliver powerhouse vocals in the latest version of Teatro ZinZanni, playing inside the Spiegeltent ZaZou. | Sandy Morris If you’re looking for a fun, campy, beautiful, romantic adventure of a night, Teatro ZinZanni has you covered. Some of the funniest bits in “Teatro ZinZanni: Wishes & Dreams,” the rebooted … [Read more...] about Teatro ZinZanni serves up dazzling vocals, delightful comedy in wholly revamped show
Lightfoot rejects Southeast Side metal shredder’s plan to open
Opponents of General Iron’s move to the Southeast Side blocked the intersection of Milwaukee, Diversey and Kimball during a protest near Mayor Lightfoot’s home last year. | Tyler LaRiviere/Sun-Times file The move ends a more than two-year standoff between residents and the mayor over the relocation of General Iron. Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s top public health official … [Read more...] about Lightfoot rejects Southeast Side metal shredder’s plan to open
Blackhawks notebook: Derek King’s all-wingers line interesting but short-lived
Typical winger Brandon Hagel took three shifts Thursday centering Patrick Kane and Alex DeBrincat. | AP Photos The trio of Brandon Hagel, Patrick Kane and Alex DeBrincat “didn’t really work” in King’s eyes, but it could foreshadow more outside-the-box lines to come. Blackhawks interim coach Derek King, desperate for a spark during the third period of the Hawks’ 7-4 loss … [Read more...] about Blackhawks notebook: Derek King’s all-wingers line interesting but short-lived
NCAA won’t combine men’s and women’s Final Four
The NCAA will not hold the men’s and women’s Final Fours in the same city. | Nati Harnik/AP The unanimous decision was made during a joint meeting of the committees that concluded several months of exploring the concept of one city hosting a joint Final Four. INDIANAPOLIS — There won’t be a combined men’s and women’s Final Four in the near future, the Division I … [Read more...] about NCAA won’t combine men’s and women’s Final Four