There are a lot of ways that “Song Sung Blue” — a film about real Milwaukee Neil Diamond tribute act Lighting and Thunder — could have gone awry. The premise alone could be a “Saturday Night Live” sketch, and in a different world, the movie would be a broad comedy and star Will Ferrell. Instead, it hews closer to tragedy and stars Hugh Jackman (who couldn’t do irony if he … [Read more...] about Review: ‘Song Sung Blue’ hits a winning note, based on a real story
Downtown Aurora’s new Mich Big Taco wants to share taste of Mexican culture
Those who step into the new Mich Big Taco in downtown Aurora are stepping into the “soul of Mexico” — at least, that’s how the owners want people to feel. The restaurant is located at 31 N. Broadway and offers Mexican fare from tacos to tortas and from breakfast plates to fajitas. Victor Alvarez, husband of owner Mercedes Alvarez, said the food is made from scratch using … [Read more...] about Downtown Aurora’s new Mich Big Taco wants to share taste of Mexican culture
Northwestern safety Robert Fitzgerald, shaped by dad’s memory, worked his way from scout team to All-Big Ten
Northwestern assistant head coach Harlon Barnett has a long list of nicknames ready to use whenever he addresses or talks about safety Robert Fitzgerald. The Terminator. The World’s Greatest Tackler. The Face of the Big Ten. The Eraser. The General. The Example. Mr. Consistent. “He’s going to start forgetting his own name,” Barnett said. Fitzgerald has given Barnett a lot of … [Read more...] about Northwestern safety Robert Fitzgerald, shaped by dad’s memory, worked his way from scout team to All-Big Ten
Calling it ‘something magical,’ author makes Geneva’s Christmas Walk focus of children’s book
A special part of the annual Christmas Walk in Geneva has now become the focus of a children’s book. In the fall, St. Charles resident and author Suzanna Palmer released “Jingle Hands,” based on Bob’s Candy Cane Parade, a traditional part of the Christmas Walk festivities. The parade was begun in 2010 by the late Bob Untiedt, who was the owner of Graham’s Chocolates in downtown … [Read more...] about Calling it ‘something magical,’ author makes Geneva’s Christmas Walk focus of children’s book
Daywatch: Pope Leo XIV’s historic rise forges special Vatican connections for Chicago
Good morning, Chicago. The Chicago area erupted in celebration May 8 at news that Robert Francis Prevost — born in Bronzeville and raised in south suburban Dolton — was chosen as the 267th pope and leader of an estimated 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide. “It made people who live in Chicago proud that we produced a pope,” recalled Cardinal Blase Cupich, who took part in the … [Read more...] about Daywatch: Pope Leo XIV’s historic rise forges special Vatican connections for Chicago