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Tuesday, June 2, 2020

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Ricky Martin, shown here at the 20th Latin Grammy Awards in 2019, released an EP Thursday, May 28, called “Pausa.”

Ricky Martin makes 'Pausa' to channel newly found anxiety

The world paused and for the first time in his life Ricky Martin felt anxiety. "... I started making music and it was my medicine, honestly, because I really felt like I was gasping for air," he said. The result is "Pausa," a surprise EP "with a lot of introspection" released Thursday.
Water features and flowers can be seen during a stroll through Cantigny Park in Wheaton. The park will reopen its grounds on Monday, June 1.

Cantigny, Morton Arboretum, Naper Settlement reopening -- with limits

Are you yearning to walk in a pretty place? Cantigny Park, Morton Arboretum, Naper Settlement and the Chicago Botanic Garden are reopening soon with some new restrictions.
“Chromatica” by Lady Gaga.

Album review: Pop star Gaga is back, but where's the art or spark?

In the 12 years since Lady Gaga dropped her first album, the singer has exceptionally shown that she knows how to create a killer album. Enter "Chromatica," her sixth studio effort, and her return to the electro dance-pop sound. It's an album made for the clubs. But instead of bopping along to the album, you'll want to social distance from it.
Aretha Franklin in 2011.

A song to make you smile: 'Sisters Are Doin' It For Themselves' by The Eurythmics and Aretha Franklin

Here's a song chosen to lift you out of your coronavirus funk.
Amy Jacobson
Feder: WIND's Amy Jacobson suing Pritzker over ban from media briefings
Governor J.B. Pritzker may have ended his daily media briefings on the coronavirus pandemic, but Chicago radio talk show host Amy Jacobson isn't giving up her fight with him.
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble hits pause
Less than a month after announcing its 2020-2021 season, Buffalo Theatre Ensemble hits pause in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and vows to return in fall 2021.
Sian Clifford, left, and Matthew Macfadyen star in AMC’s “Quiz,” about a couple accused of cheating their way to the top prize on the British version of TV’s “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.” The three-part series debuts at 9 p.m. Sunday.
AMC drama revisits 'Millionaire' quiz show coughing scandal
In 2001, a husband and wife were accused of cheating their way to the top prize on the British version of TV's "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" -- allegedly coughing up the correct multiple-choice answers by brazenly signaling with exactly that, a cough. AMC's three-part drama "Quiz," which debuts Sunday, looks at Charles and Diana Ingram and their painful fall from grace with a deft combination of satire and expansive humanity.
Sil Lai Abrams, back row from left, director Amy Ziering, director Kirby Dick, Drew Dixon, seated left, and Sheri Hines promote the new film “On the Record.” The film provides an intimate portrayal of the agonizing process of calculating whether to go public with harassment and abuse claims.
#MeToo, phase 2: Doc explores heavy burden on women of color
"On the Record," by Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering, provides a searingly intimate portrayal of the agonizing process of calculating whether to go public with a sexual assault allegation.
The Daily Herald Archives, Assignment # 71,836, Dave Tonge photo: On the very last day of Arlington High School on June 8, 1984, Athletic Director Russ Attis presides over the last bell and last flag lowering ceremony. In 1985 Christian Liberty Academy of Prospect Heights purchased the school and continues to operate from that location.
Images: Through the Film Magnifier: Ringo Starr, Arlington High School, Bill Murray, Memorial Day and more
See vintage Daily Herald photos of Ringo Starr, Last day of Arlington High School, Bill Murray, the cast of Alien and more in our latest Through the Film Magnifier gallery.
An illustration of Acadia National Park from “This Book is for People Who Love the National Parks.”
Book review: If you can't visit a national park this summer, here's a charming alternative
Every year, I try to visit a new national park. This year, my plan was to visit North Dakota's Theodore Roosevelt National Park. But then the coronavirus happened and that park, like much of the rest of life, was shuttered. Instead, I was pleasantly diverted by a charming little book, "This is a Book for People Who Love the National Parks" by Matt Garczynski.
A scene from “If Found ...”
Review: 'If Found ...' sets a new standard for the visual novel
The recently released visual novel "If Found ..." is a milestone for video games; not only does it tell a moving story about a young transgender woman, but it does so with exquisite visual flair using simple but engaging game mechanics.
Arcada Theatre organist Jim Shaffer of Aurora plays a short set at the age of 78 at the Arcade Theatre in St. Charles.
Sponsored | Ron Onesti: Memorial Day thoughts on Arcada Heroes
This Memorial Day had an additional meaning to me. As I sat home in quarantine lockdown, I had the time to formulate an additional perspective about this day of remembrance. I was going through some old photos and came upon a picture of our former pipe organ master, Jim Shaffer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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The Daily Herald Archives, Assignment # 71,836, Dave Tonge photo: On the very last day of Arlington High School on June 8, 1984, Athletic Director Russ Attis presides over the last bell and last flag lowering ceremony. In 1985 Christian Liberty Academy of Prospect Heights purchased the school and continues to operate from that location.
Through the Film Magnifier: Ringo Starr, Arlington High School, Bill Murray, Memorial Day and more
The Daily Herald Archives, Assignment # 4,270, Bob Finch photo: Roselle Jaycees and Roselle firemen faced off in a donkey baseball game at Lake Park High School in July of 1966. The donkeys, with names such as “Bad News,” “Castro,” “Elmer Fudd.” “Khrushchev,” and Beetle Bailey,” were provided by Bob Crosby’s Baseball Donkeys in Chippewa Falls, WI.
Through the Film Magnifier: Donkey baseball, FBI raid, sidewalk art, Robert Redford and more
The Daily Herald Archives, Assignment # 4,209, Larry Cameron photo: Professional golf legend Arnold Palmer waits to putt during the Western Open at the Medinah Country Club in June of 1966. The tournament was won by Billy Casper with a 283, one under par.
Through the Film Magnifier: Arnold Palmer, Bears training camp, Mustang Ranch fire and more
The Daily Herald Archives, Assignment # 29,663, Jim Frost photo: This youngster gets some guidance on hitting the ball during a Pee Wee softball game in Prospect Heights in August of 1973.
Through the Film Magnifier: Iranian Hostage freed, Pee Wee baseball, Jim Harbaugh Bruce Sutter and more
The Daily Herald Archives, Assignment # 5,395, Bob Strawn photo: Santa Claus invaded the feminine precincts of Duchess Beauty Salon in Rolling Meadows to get a glamour treatment before his official arrival at Randhurst Shopping Center. As Santa sat under the dryer, regular customers appeared to be speculating whether it would be worth while to tell him what they would like for Christmas in December of 1966.
Through the Film Magnifier: Santa at a salon, Ben Gazzara, Adam West, canoe racing and more
The Daily Herald Archives, Assignment # 4,101, Mike Seeling photo: Member of the WGN Barn Dance play at Forest View High School in June of 1966. The dance kicked off Elk Grove Village’s tencennial celebration and was supposed to be the moneymaker that would subsidize other tencennial activities. The crowd was sparse though and the event lost money. Arkie, the Arkansas Woodchopper, was one of the performers during the dance.
Through the Film Magnifier: WLS Barn Dance, Ali McGraw, Iranian protests, Clydesdales and more
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