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MON, 2/18/2019

Monday, February 18, 2019

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Gary Johnson

Aurora attorney's true-crime memoir reviews his work on Nicarico case

Gary Johnson, an Aurora defense attorney and former Kane County state's attorney, has authored a book about his defense of Stephen Buckley, one of three people initially charged in the kidnapping, rape and murder of 10-year-old Jeanine Nicarico in 1983. The book, "Luck is a Talent," is peppered with anecdotes from Johnson's career.
Spike Lee is nominated for best director — for the first time in his decadeslong career — for his work on “BlacKkKlansman.”

After more than 30 years, Spike Lee is finally getting his Oscar moment

Many Spike Lee Joints feel urgent; the director has seldom struggled for relevance with his chosen subject matter. Yet as one of the most influential filmmakers in modern cinema, Lee has only this year received his first best director and best picture Oscar nominations.
Glenn Close is nominated for an Oscar for best actress for her role in “The Wife.”

Glenn Close: 'I feel like everyone's rooting for me'

Seemingly everyone knows that Glenn Close, 71, has emerged as the best actress Oscar front-runner. "The Wife" may be a modest independent film, but the moment feels finely tailored to Close, the most-nominated living actor never to win an Oscar.
Julie Rothenfluh, originally a children's librarian, is retiring in June from her position as executive director of the Naperville Public Library. Rothenfluh oversaw renovations to all three buildings that modernized the spaces and technology, including opening up views at Nichols Library so readers can more easily see the Riverwalk and the DuPage River.

Retiring Naperville library leader found voice, oversaw evolution

She led the Naperville Public Library through a period of technological evolution. Now, Executive Director Julie Rothenfluh plans to retire.
"Alita: Battle Angel"
'Alita' leads a slow Presidents Day box office weekend
The sci-fi fantasy "Alita: Battle Angel" beat out a number of newcomers including the comedy "Isn't It Romantic" and the horror sequel "Happy Death Day 2U," but it is a victory with a few caveats. It's leading the slowest Presidents Day weekend at the box office in almost 20 years.
Amy Guth, the illustrious Chicago journalist and weekend personality at Tribune Broadcasting news/talk WGN 720-AM, has been hired to host a new daily podcast for Crain’s Chicago Business, Robert Feder writes.
Feder: Amy Guth to host daily podcast for Crain's
Amy Guth, the illustrious Chicago journalist and weekend personality at Tribune Broadcasting news/talk WGN 720-AM, has been hired to host a new daily podcast for Crain's Chicago Business, Robert Feder writes.
“United Skates” premieres at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18, on HBO.
Rolling in the deep: HBO's 'United Skates' looks at roller skate culture
First-time documentary filmmakers Tina Brown and Dyana Winkler lugged their cameras to Central Park in New York one day to capture the last few people still passionate about roller skating. Five years and 500 hours of footage later, they've emerged with the HBO film "United Skates," premiering at 7 p.m. Monday, a fascinating look at the rich African-American subculture of roller skating, which is under threat.
Actor Gary Sinise, who recently released the memoir “Grateful American: A Journey From Self to Service,” will speak at Steppenwolf Theatre Monday, Feb. 18.
Gary Sinise discusses new memoir at Steppenwolf Theatre Monday
"Grateful American" isn't your typical celebrity dispatch. Former Highland Park resident Gary Sinise has always been about the work. So when he decided to write a memoir, he wanted to reflect on a life enriched by "blessings, gratitude and giving back." He'll discuss that and more Monday, Feb. 18, at Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre.
Emily Mroczek
Naperville librarian helps select best children's books for Newbery Medal
She's a 28-year-old Naperville librarian and she got to help choose the best books for children published in 2018. Here's how.
No. 5 (Aiden Gallagher, left) returns from the future to let his siblings know they don’t have much time to save the world.
Netflix's 'The Umbrella Academy' is even weirder than the comic, and it's an absolute must-see
Those wondering what Netflix's post-Marvel superhero future will be need look no further than the refreshingly weird "Umbrella Academy," which is streaming now.
“Out of the Dark” by Gregg Hurwitz
Book review: 'Out of the Dark' already one of the best thrillers of the year
Evan Smoak was trained to be Orphan X, and his first assignment over 20 years ago seemed to be successful. Now the other elite team members of that mission have been eliminated one by one. In "Out of the Dark," Evan investigates and realizes that the man who started the Program that turned him into an assassin is cleaning up.
Abraham Lincoln was a big fan of music and used to invited bands to play at the White House. You could say he was an early music promoter.
Sponsored | Ron Onesti: Was Abraham Lincoln a rocker?
With Abraham Lincoln's birthday upon us, I thought I would retell a story I wrote in April of 2015. When I visited Springfield with my daughter, I wondered if Honest Abe was a music fan and what kind of music he may have listened to.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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