What was Scrooge like as a child? Park Ridge seventh-grader portrays him at Goodman TheatrePark Ridge 11-year-old Leighton Tantillo is playing Ebenezer Scrooge as a child, as well as Peter Cratchit, in the Goodman Theatre's "A Christmas Carol." November 28, 2023
How a group of ancient sculptures sparked a dispute between Greece and the UK Britain and Greece were able to differ over a cultural heritage dispute: What’s the right place for some of the finest ancient Greek sculptures ever made, which have been displayed in London for more than 200 years but which Greece wants back. November 28, 2023
Naperville family shouts ‘Merry Swiftmas’ from their rooftop to their lawn thanks to Taylor Swift-themed decorationsFor the holidays this year, one Naperville family has decided to pay homage to Taylor Swift by giving their over-the-top rooftop to sidewalk Christmas decorations a Swiftie flare. November 28, 2023
Review: Kiss nears its End of the Road at the Allstate Arena: One more time with feelingFrom a setlist of hits to fiery infernos, the 135-minute concert offered the faithful every thrill they could possibly desire. November 28, 2023
Photos: Kiss performs at the Allstate Arena in RosemontKiss performs during the band’s “End of the Road Tour” at Allstate Arena in Rosemont on Monday Nov. 27, 2023. November 28, 2023
Chicago Architecture Biennial returns with ‘This is a Rehearsal’ and the Cultural Center shines“CAB 5: This is a Rehearsal” offers an invigorating, eclectic, unmissable exploration into the built environment as a place always in process. November 28, 2023
Review: Funny, moving ‘Who’s Holiday’ at Theater Wit is the Malört of holiday showsAfter spending a boozy hour in Cindy Lou Who’s trailer, you’ll never again see the classic Dr. Seuss tale the same. November 28, 2023
New book ‘Ironman’ shows how Randy Hundley’s career goes far beyond catching for the Cubs and suffering 1969Former major leaguer Randy Hundley shares his memories in his new book "Ironman: Legendary Chicago Cubs Catcher." November 28, 2023
Stephen Colbert’s ‘The Late Show’ pulled until next week as host recovers from surgery First this fall, another round with COVID-19 shuttered Stephen Colbert’s “The Late Show.” Now the show is again sidelined as the host recovers from a burst appendix. November 27, 2023
American Blues Theater opens a new home on Lincoln Avenue, carved from a former WalgreensThe impressive new two-theater complex will stage the upcoming “It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!,” slated to open on Dec. 10. November 27, 2023
Irish writer Paul Lynch wins Booker Prize with dystopian novel ‘Prophet Song’Irish writer Paul Lynch won the Booker Prize for fiction on Sunday with what judges called a “soul-shattering” novel about a woman’s struggle to protect her family as Ireland collapses into totalitarianism and war. November 26, 2023
‘Hunger Games’ feasts, ‘Napoleon’ conquers but ‘Wish’ doesn’t come true at Thanksgiving box officeThe Walt Disney Co.’s “Wish” had been expected to rule the Thanksgiving weekend box office, but moviegoers instead feasted on leftovers, as “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” led ticket sales for the second weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. November 26, 2023
Biblioracle: Of all the self-help books, Adam Grant’s ‘Hidden Potential’ stands outAdam Grant's new book “Hidden Potential" explores the conditions that allow for people to have the best possible chance of success. November 25, 2023
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of sexual abuse by two more womenTwo more women have come forward to accuse Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexually assaulting them in the early 1990s. November 24, 2023
What Bradley Cooper’s ‘Maestro’ reveals about Leonard Bernstein — and Cooper’s own artistic ego Two Chicago Tribune critics, Michael Phillips and Hannah Edgar, debate the strengths and flaws of Bradley Cooper's Leonard Bernstein film "Maestro." November 24, 2023
Steven Rogers wrote a famous letter to his white friends in 2021. Now he’s reclaimed a property in Evanston where Black families had been pushed out. He is the new owner of Evanston’s Second Church of Christ, Scientist property, putting the "land back in the hands of Black ownership." November 24, 2023
How to celebrate the holidays in the Chicago suburbs and northwest IndianaHere is our guide to having a holiday season full of music, laughter, and beautiful sights. November 24, 2023
5 things to do around Chicago: Embrace the holidays with ‘Elf,’ the Vienna Boys Choir and an Immersive NutcrackerThere is plenty to do this weekend as holiday events get into full swing. November 24, 2023
Best Thanksgiving episodes to stream: ‘Friends,’ ‘Succession’ and morePreparing for the big Thanksgiving binge? This year, you can be thankful that there is plenty of TV to keep you company. November 23, 2023
Daryl Hall gets restraining order against John Oates in Hall & Oates legal battleHall & Oates are embroiled in a confidential legal battle that has led to Daryl Hall getting a restraining order against his former music partner John Oates. November 22, 2023