Friday, March 28, 2025

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obituaries
  • by david hall
Gena Rowlands, acting powerhouse and star of movies by her director-husband, John Cassavetes, dies

Gena Rowlands earned plaudits for her roles as women in crisis in films directed by her husband, John Cassavetes, then charmed younger audiences in her son's tear-jerker 'The Notebook.'

obituaries
  • by david hall
Wally Amos, founder of Famous Amos cookies, dies at 88

Wally Amos built a cookie empire using his aunt's recipe for chocolate chip cookies and also promoted children's literacy.

music
  • by david hall
Riot Fest staying at Douglass Park, scrapping plans to move to Bridgeview's SeatGeek Stadium

In an abrupt about-face, festival organizers announced the event will remain in Chicago after all. Neighborhood residents who were eager to see the festival leave town expressed dismay on learning they'd be dealing with the noise, trash, traffic again.

the-watchdogs
  • by david hall
Former Cook County prosecutor, two Chicago police officers charged with overtime theft

The officers each face two counts of theft of more than $100,000 from a government entity. All three face official misconduct charges.