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Bill Murray scoffs at doubt as FDR in 'Hyde Park on Hudson'

For Bill Murray, playing Franklin Delano Roosevelt in the new film “Hyde Park on Hudson” meant risking some serious derision. Now 62, Murray carries with him a huge recognition factor...

On The Town: 10 things to do in Chicago this weekend

10 things to do in Chicago this weekend

Events in Chicago this weekend and beyond, including Wyclef Jean, Clay Aiken, Radio City Christmas, Colors of Christmas and Sita Ram.

Chicago's entertainment regulars

They're the regulars, performers who are always around -- for good reason. Get to know our six acts: -- Ellen Jean Hirst

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Proud 'War Horse' is No. 2 in town

Proud 'War Horse' is No. 2 in town 

An international blockbuster arrives in Chicago next week, a production that has played for months to capacity houses and has broken box...

'Storage Wars' star Dave Hester sues A&E, claiming show is faked

'Storage Wars' star Dave Hester sues A&E, claiming show is faked

Yuuup! "Storage Wars" star Dave Hester is suing A&E, claiming its hit reality show is a fake.

'Talking Dead' revived Hardwick's career

It's hard to measure what sort of impact AMC's "Talking Dead" has had on host Chris Hardwick's career. Hardwick already had a...

Foraging for taste of the city

Chicago chefs unearth foraging trend 

Dig this: See why top chefs and others in Chicago rely on foraging for some of their ingredients.

To the screen, and back again

To the screen, and back again 

Tribune film critic Michael Phillips will host December's Book of the Month discussion, which will focus on film adaptations of books. He...

Burberry building review: Plaid bad on Michigan Avenue

Burberry building review: Plaid bad on Michigan Avenue

It's a decorated shed. That's what authors of the seminal book, “Learning From Las Vegas,” would call the new Burberry at...

New 'Call of Duty' fastest game in history to reach $1 billion

New 'Call of Duty' fastest game in history to reach $1 billion

The newest "Call of Duty" is off to a faster start than many in the video game industry had thought -- and appears to have reached $1...

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