In the ongoing evolution of the post-pandemic retail landscape, a former west suburban Sears store is being transformed into an indoor amusement theme park, giving visitors the chance to destroy the ectoplasmic beings from “Ghostbusters” where they once shopped for Toughskin jeans. Sony Pictures Entertainment will debut the first Wonderverse …

NEW YORK — Two more women have come forward to accuse Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexual harassment, a week after the music mogul settled a separate lawsuit with singer Cassie involving allegations of rape and physical abuse. Both of the new lawsuits were filed Thursday on the eve of the …

Going big and festive is something the Paramount Theater in Aurora loves to do with its outstanding homegrown musical productions, one of the most positive developments in Chicago theater of the last decade. But even by those standards, this year’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” is an epic, family-friendly adventure …

LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles judge ruled Monday that there was enough evidence to stand trial for A$AP Rocky on charges that he shot a former friend and collaborator on the streets near a Hollywood hotel in 2021. High Court Judge ML Villar gave his verdict at the preliminary …

Knowing that the world’s secrets are just as close as your phone or computer keyboard – “Alexa, what is the meaning of life?” — Do we really need to buy and read books that claim to offer answers to questions we’ve never asked? There have been previous literary efforts aimed …

In Season 5 of the FX anthology series “Fargo,” a small-town sheriff explains the concept of freedom: zero consequences for his actions. “You want freedom without any responsibilities,” a scary woman tells him, and there is only one person in the world who accepts this deal. “A baby. You’re fighting …

Evanston resident Steven Rogers wrote the book 2021 “A Letter to My White Friends and Colleagues: What Can You Do Right Now to Help the Black Community?” Published on the one-year anniversary of George Floyd’s killing, this book offered practical guidance on how to improve black and white racial relations; …

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, or is it? The holiday season can be overwhelming, but it’s also filled with magic and light. So put down the spatula and gift wrap for a while and go out and have some fun. Here’s our guide to a holiday season …

There’s plenty to do this weekend as holiday events are in full swing, but some non-festive options include the Field Museum’s “Bloodsuckers: From Legends to Leeches” exhibit and comedian Léo Lins’ Portuguese set. This 30-minute immersive holiday experience features a re-imagining of “The Nutcracker” with images of animated characters and …

Bradley Cooper is involved in everything “Maestro” as director, producer, co-writer (with Josh Singer) and star. Covering much of his subject’s dazzling, chaotic life, Cooper’s performance as musician, composer, conductor, educator, and eternally hungry Leonard Bernstein is second only to Carey Mulligan, who plays Bernstein’s second wife, actress Felicia Montealegre. …