Friday, March 14, 2025

Search results for keyword: Entertainment and Culture found in 82 News.

obituaries
  • by david hall
Patricia Haynes, who for years ran Mother McAuley High School theater program, dead at 74

She had a 37-year run at Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School in Mount Greenwood, where she led the theater program, eventually going on to create the 99th Street Summer Theatre Festival, a children's summer camp and other programming.

nascar-in-chicago
  • by david hall
NASCAR fans revved up for second Chicago Street Race, this time with nicer weather

Last year's race suffered from record-setting rainfall. But fans this year were graced with sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-70s, allowing them to enjoy live music and other entertainment that was rained out last year.

obituaries
  • by david hall
Judy Belushi-Pisano dead: Widow of John Belushi was 73

Born Judy Jacklin, she met John Belushi at Wheaton High School, where they began dating. They married in 1976.

chicago
  • by david hall
New Humboldt penguin chick is thriving at Brookfield Zoo Chicago

After a successful collaboration with Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Brookfield's third Humboldt hatchling has adjusted to its new home successfully under the care of veteran penguin foster parents.