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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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Miriam Di Nunzio

Entertainment Arts Editor
Buddy Guy
Music
Buddy Guy to headline the 2024 Chicago Blues Festival as full lineup is revealed
The legendary Chicago bluesman will be making one of his final Chicago appearances at the fest as part of his “Damn Right Farewell” tour.
By Miriam Di Nunzio
 
PARACHUTE-060322-31.jpg Parachute, a Korean restaurant in the Avondale neighborhood
Taste
Parachute restaurant going on 'hiatus' after 10 years
The critically acclaimed Chicago eatery helmed by Beverly Kim and Johnny Clark will be closing by the end of the month, but will re-emerge with a new concept at an undetermined future date.
By Miriam Di Nunzio
 
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News
Tom Skilling's final forecast — longtime WGN-TV meteorologist signs off amid laughter and tears
Chicago’s beloved weatherman delivered his usual comprehensive report one last time on Wednesday’s 9 p.m. newscast.
By Miriam Di Nunzio
 
This image released by FX shows Jeremy Allen White in a scene from “The Bear.” White stars as Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto, a five-star chef running a Chicago dive sandwich shop that he inherited from his older brother. (Matt Dinerstein/FX via AP) ORG XMIT: NYET601
Movies and TV
‘The Bear’ Season 3 to premiere in June
The series received 10 Emmy Awards including best comedy at last month’s ceremony.
By Miriam Di Nunzio and Katie Anthony
 
Keith Urban, seen performing, will close out the two-day music portion of this summer’s NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend.
Entertainment and Culture
Keith Urban, the Black Keys among headliners for NASCAR Chicago Weekend 2024
Also scheduled to perform are The Chainsmokers and Lauren Alaina.
By Miriam Di Nunzio
 
William Anthony Sebastian Rose II and Patrick Newson Jr. in Refracted Theatre Company’s production of “Tambo & Bones”
Theater
‘Tambo & Bones,’ ‘American Psycho,’ ‘The SpongeBob Musical’ top the 2024 Non-Equity Jeff Awards nominations
The accolades mark the 50th anniversary of the Chicago theater awards, which recognize excellence in non-Equity productions on local stages.
By Miriam Di Nunzio
 
Handler Mark Szafran holds Woodstock Willie after announcing the animal predicted an early spring during the Groundhog Day Prognostication event Friday morning in Woodstock Square in the northwest suburb.
Entertainment and Culture
Groundhog Day Chicago — ‘Woodstock Willie’ does not see his shadow, heralding an early spring
The beloved critter, who makes his home in the northwest suburb where the classic Bill Murray movie was filmed, has “predicted” an early spring, according to official Groundhog Day lore.
By Miriam Di Nunzio
 
Chance the Rapper performs at “Chance the Rapper’s Parade to the Polls” at Grant Park’s Petrillo Music Shell in 2016.
Music
Chance the Rapper to headline Ramova Theatre
The artist will perform on Feb. 16 at the new venue — of which he is a co-owner.
By Miriam Di Nunzio
 
Chef Joe Fontelera of Boonie’s Filipino Restaurant is among the Best chef Great Lakes semifinalist nominees for this year’s James Beard Awards.
Food and Restaurants
17 Chicago restaurants, chefs are among semifinalists for 2024 James Beard Awards
Chicago’s Duck Inn is among the nominees for outstanding restaurant. John Shields and Karen Urie Shields of Smyth are among semifinalist nominees for outstanding chef.
By Miriam Di Nunzio