Chicago TribuneNow‘Minions’ dominates box office with $108.5 million debutChicago Tribune - LINDSEY BAHRFamilies went bananas for Minions this weekend at the movie theater. “Minions: The Rise of Gru” brought in an estimated $108.5 million in ticket sales from 4,391 screens in North America, Universal Pictures said Sunday. By the end of the Monday’s July Fourth holiday, it will likely have earned over …
Chicago Tribune2 hours agoThe 29th International Festival of Life brings the tastes and sounds of Africa, the Caribbean and Latin America to Washington Park this holiday weekendChicago Tribune - Joshua BurrellImage 1 of 14 A merchant exits a tent display of clothing at the 29th African/Caribbean International Festival of Life in Washington Park on July 2, 2022, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) White tents sprinkled the center field at Washington Park like powdered sugar. Lazy sun rays rested on …
Chicago Tribune2 days agoStep right up: It’s county fair time in the RegionChicago Tribune - Annie AllemanThere are a few mainstays that must be at the Lake County Fair in Crown Point each year. “We have to have a piglet nursery,” said Arlene Marcinek, publicity director for the Lake County Fair. “That’s a huge, huge draw. We always have daily horse shows. That’s a huge draw. The kids love the fishing …
Chicago Tribune8 hours agoRespect tradition, go forward: Tap dance in Chicago doesn’t want to stay still, and Rhythm World is the place to see it this summerChicago Tribune - Lauren WarneckeImage 1 of 8 Tap dancer Kenn "Djedi" Russell rehearses at the Mayfair Arts Center on June 27, 2022. (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune) Chicago has long been a breeding ground for tap dance, and the city’s flagship summer festival, Rhythm World, is back. Now in his second year on the job, director …
Chicago Tribune20 hours agoAfrican/Caribbean International Festival of LifeChicago TribuneThe 29th African/Caribbean International Festival of Life takes place in Washington Park from July 2-4, 2-10 p.m. The culture event includes live music, food, and dozens of merchandise tents.
Chicago Tribune1 day agoBiblioracle: We’re packing up books to move. Which ones to keep, which ones ‘spark joy’?Chicago Tribune - John WarnerBy the time anyone is reading this, Mrs. Biblioracle and I will have moved into a new (to us) house. After moving multiple times during our 30s, we have been in the same location for the entirety of our 40s (and into our 50s), and of course, in my case, that means I’ve got a lot of books to deal …
