Academy Award-nominated actress Taraji P. Henson on Friday sold a three-bedroom, 2,540-square-foot condominium on the 36th floor of a Streeterville high-rise for $1.7 million, completing her nearly $3 million sale of condos in the building. Henson, 55, has had a long career in show business, both on film and on TV. She starred in the Fox drama “Empire,” which was filmed in … [Read more...] about Actress Taraji P. Henson, who starred in ‘Empire,’ sells condo in Streeterville high-rise for $1.7M
Aurora event celebrates life of Martin Luther King Jr.
The Fox Valley Christian Ministerial Alliance helped local residents celebrate Martin Luther King Day on Monday with its annual prayer breakfast at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Aurora. This year’s theme was “Strength to Love,” a concept that organizers said reflects some of the issues and challenges many are facing in today’s society. Peggy Hicks, former president of the … [Read more...] about Aurora event celebrates life of Martin Luther King Jr.
Mayor Brandon Johnson and Don Lemon speak out against Trump at annual MLK breakfast
Mayor Brandon Johnson revived his crusade to tax the rich during the annual Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast hosted by the civil rights group Rainbow PUSH. Speaking downtown Monday morning, Johnson reflected on the “evil that is manifesting” under President Donald Trump, whose second term in office began a year ago. The freshman mayor sought to tap into the discontent by … [Read more...] about Mayor Brandon Johnson and Don Lemon speak out against Trump at annual MLK breakfast
‘Mean Girls’ and ‘A Christmas Carol’ among shows set for next Broadway Series at Paramount in Aurora
The Paramount Theatre in downtown Aurora on Monday announced the lineup of shows for its 15th Broadway Series set to begin in August. Paramount’s 2026-27 season will open with the Chicago-area premiere of the musical “Mean Girls,” directed by Devon Hayakawa, from Aug. 26 to Oct. 11, 2026, according to a press release from the theater. That show will be followed by what … [Read more...] about ‘Mean Girls’ and ‘A Christmas Carol’ among shows set for next Broadway Series at Paramount in Aurora
Qué saber sobre la principal fuerza kurda en Siria y su acuerdo con Damasco
Por BASSEM MROUE BEIRUT (AP) — Durante la última década, la étnica y religiosamente heterogénea milicia conocida como las Fuerzas Democráticas Sirias han sido la fuerza más efectiva en la lucha contra el grupo Estado Islámico en Siria. La milicia liderada por kurdos ahora se prepara para fusionarse con el ejército sirio tras sufrir importantes reveses en las últimas … [Read more...] about Qué saber sobre la principal fuerza kurda en Siria y su acuerdo con Damasco