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Suburban bakery revives its ‘cicada cakes' as double-brood invasion nears
Trillions of red-eyed periodical cicadas have started emerging in parts of the country, although Illinois isn't seeing any just yet. But it's only a matter of time - as many cicadas have been discovered just below ground. Cicadas are safe to eat for most people, according to the Cleveland Clinic. But one specific cicada is likely more appetizing than the rest.
Smashing Pumpkins select new guitarist after open tryouts
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. — The Smashing Pumpkins have selected a new guitarist following an open tryout call. The band announced that veteran guitarist Kiki Wong is joining the touring lineup of the band. “It wasn’t an easy decision with how much guitar playing we were lucky enough to hear...
48 years later, "Phaze" gets the band back together as suburban Chicago students share record-making memories
CHICAGO (CBS) — If you attended Niles East High School in the 1970s, you might have heard of the band Phaze.But this story will resonate even if that name doesn't ring a bell.A basement jam session is equal parts rehearsal – and reunion.Gerald Ford was still president the last time Scott Samuels played with Chuck, Ed, and Jerry. Their band was 'Phaze' and their school was Niles East."Yeah, it's been 48 years," said Samuels. "I was the leader of the band and I would run the practices with an iron fist kind of thing."A high school in Skokie that was...
Independent Bookstore Day draws ‘busloads’ to Evanston bookstores
A group of Chicagoland residents exited a white Hummer limo Saturday afternoon. Their destination: local bookstore Bookends & Beginnings. To celebrate Independent Bookstore Day, the group rented a limo to visit 15 Chicago-area independent bookstores, said Nina Barrett, owner of Bookends & Beginnings. This was the group’s final store, so many in the group had a celebratory drink at the Bookends & Beginnings’ basement mini bar after browsing, she added.
"Brooklyn Laundry" is at Northlight Theatre and 2's Got Your Ticket
CHICAGO (CBS) — One of the nation's most acclaimed writers for film and the stage is bringing his latest work to Northlight Theatre in Skokie.With 2's Got Your Ticket, Entertainment Reporter Vince Gerasole sits down with the creator of "Moonstruck" and "Doubt," John Patrick Shanley, about his latest production, "Brooklyn Laundry." He's a Pulitzer, Oscar, and Tony winner, yet Shanley's characters are incredibly down-to-earth and real despite those lofty credentials. "My characters have forced their way into my life. I didn't chase them. They chased me," he said.Shanley's latest work, "Brooklyn Laundry," explores the midlife romance of two melancholy souls. Whether it's the eccentric...
7 Best Philz Coffee Orders For The California Newbie
If you're based on the California coast or in Chicago, you probably opt for your local Philz Coffee chain instead of Dunkin' or Starbucks. Beginning in San Francisco's Mission District, Philz Coffee opened its first store in 2003. From there, it's grown to have 70 locations, and remains a favorite pick-me-up spot for people based in Culver City, California all the way to Evanston, Illinois. Uniquely, this coffee shop does not do espresso. Rather, it focuses only on pour-over coffee and cold brews. I first came across Philz Coffee through commentary YouTuber and comedian Jarvis Johnson — a massive fan of the brand. When I visited L.A. for the first time, my first stop was not, in fact, In-N-Out Burger, but Philz. Here are the seven best Philz Coffee orders you can grab in Cali or the Windy City.
Evanston Arts Council: Rewards and resignation
Vice Chair Krista Fabian DeCastro conducted the April 16 meeting of the Evanston Arts Council, during which the main order of business was a review of applications for the 2024 Special Projects Grants, which are $2,000 each. Applications are reviewed three times a year instead of all at once, as...
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