NEW YORK — “Wrinkle, wrinkle, little star,” says an under-the-knife actress named Madeline Ashton in the 1992 Robert Zemeckis movie “Death Becomes Her.” “Hope they never see the scars.” One can always hope. “Death Becomes Her,” the musical, has had some major plastic surgery since its Chicago tryout at the Cadillac Palace Theatre last May. As penned by Marco Pennette, with … [Read more...] about Review: ‘Death Becomes Her’ on Broadway has fun frenemies and a wacky good time
As CTA grapples with how to address crime, altercation on Red Line train leaves passenger unsettled
The argument on the Red Line was in progress when Sheila Evans stepped into the train car. It was evening rush hour on Wednesday. The way Evans describes it, three people were involved in an altercation at one end of the train car. Evans tried to report the situation via the CTA website, and another passenger pushed the operator call button. One of the individuals involved in … [Read more...] about As CTA grapples with how to address crime, altercation on Red Line train leaves passenger unsettled
Delta plans sharper focus on premium travelers, selling extra services
NEW YORK — Delta Air Lines is doubling down on its focus on premium travelers and courting customers who are willing to pay for extra services. The growing wealth of high-income travelers is driving demand for more premium services, according to Delta. The Atlanta-based airline during a media briefing Tuesday and during its annual Investor Day on Wednesday unveiled more details … [Read more...] about Delta plans sharper focus on premium travelers, selling extra services
Gary man sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for firearm offense
A U.S. District Court judge in Hammond sentenced a Gary man to 60 months in federal prison after he pleaded guilty to being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, according to a release from U.S. Attorney Clifford D. Johnson. Darrius L. Smith, 34, will follow his prison term with two years of supervised release, according to the sentence handed down by Judge Philip P. … [Read more...] about Gary man sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for firearm offense
As Naperville Central heads to IHSA football semifinals, team spirit has students in its grips
Through his four years at Naperville Central High School, senior Tommy Dougherty has never felt — or seen — student spirit quite like this. Just days away from seeing their varsity football team vie for a shot at the Class 8A state championship, the campus is buzzing with anticipation, the 18-year-old says. “The school spirit, honestly in all my four years, has never been … [Read more...] about As Naperville Central heads to IHSA football semifinals, team spirit has students in its grips