‘Public Enemies’ starring Johnny Depp as John Dillinger introduces Chicago as, well, Chicago

CHICAGO — Whether moviegoers buy Johnny Depp as John Dillinger or believe that public enemy No. 1 was actually a goodhearted bank robber remains to be seen.

Patti Blagojevich calls time in jungle ‘life altering,’ says experience helped restore faith

CHICAGO — Former Illinois first lady Patti Blagojevich said Thursday that her time on NBC’s reality show “I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!” was a much-appreciated diversion from her family’s troubles that await her back home.

Sears Tower to undergo $350 million green remodel, including wind turbines, solar panels

CHICAGO — Wind turbines, roof gardens and solar panels will join the pair of antennas atop the Sears Tower’s staggered rooftops, said building officials who announced Wednesday that the skyscraper would undergo a $350 million green renovation.

Depp tips Chicago waiter $4,000

CHICAGO - Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp shocked restaurant staff in Chicago by leaving a mammoth tip of $4,000.

Wife of embattled ex-Ill. governor leaves jungle, voted off ‘I’m a Celebrity’ reality show

CHICAGO — Illinois’ former first lady won’t be queen of the jungle.

Learning Midwestern accent was welcome challenge for Marion Cotillard in ‘Public Enemies’

CHICAGO — Marion Cotillard says the most challenging part of playing John Dillinger’s love interest in the upcoming film “Public Enemies” was developing a believable Midwestern accent.

Must-see fireworks: From Vegas to Rushmore to Cape Cod

NEW YORK — The recession has forced the cancellation of fireworks displays in a number of places around the country like Blue Springs, Mo., and Mesa, Ariz. But many of the biggest and best-known displays will be nearly as spectacular as ever.

Hundreds of mourners in Chicago belt out the blues to honor legendary vocalist Koko Taylor

CHICAGO — Hundreds of mourners honored Chicago blues icon Koko Taylor at her funeral Friday by singing her signature song “Wang Dang Doodle” and remembering why she was known as the “Queen of the Blues.”

Hip-hop star Kanye West has private concert for 3,000 Chicago teens improving in school

CHICAGO — Hip-hop artist Kanye West returned to his hometown Thursday amid thunderous applause and 3,000 teenagers chanting his name during a private concert for Chicago public school students who improved their grades and attendance.

Late blues great Koko Taylor to get musical tribute fit for queen at Chicago memorial service

CHICAGO — Hundreds of mourners turned out Thursday at a music-filled wake and memorial service for Chicago blues icon Koko Taylor, whose regal bearing and powerful voice earned her the nickname “Queen of the Blues.”

Bonnie Raitt and Taj Mahal talk about joint summer tour; portion of proceeds to go to charity

CHICAGO — Bonnie Raitt and Taj Mahal are planning a hot summer together.

Big Cinemas to club Western efficiency with Indian hospitality: CEO (Interview)

CHICAGO - The Big Cinemas theatre chain, which opened a five-screen movie hall in a Chicago suburb last month, will provide moviegoers a unique experience that will match standards set by mainstream American theatre chains while having an Indian flavour, says Adlabs Films Limited CEO Anil Arjun.

Getting hitched? Check out these tips to save money without looking cheap on the big day

CHICAGO — Couples everywhere are getting ready to march down the aisle this summer, but the tab for the reception could be a reason to run the other way.

Record label: Grammy-winning ‘Queen of the Blues’ Koko Taylor dies in Chicago at 80

CHICAGO — Koko Taylor, a sharecropper’s daughter whose regal bearing and powerful voice earned her the sobriquet “Queen of the Blues,” has died after complications from surgery. She was 80.

Simon Cowell tells Oprah Winfrey he thinks Adam Lambert will be next American Idol

CHICAGO — “American Idol” judge Simon Cowell says he thinks Adam Lambert will win this season of the popular singing competition show. Cowell told Oprah Winfrey on Monday’s episode of “The Oprah Winfrey Show” that his money is on Lambert because the contestant is fearless, unique and “he’s got swagger.”

Simon Cowell tells Oprah Winfrey he thinks Adam Lambert will be next American Idol

CHICAGO — “American Idol” judge Simon Cowell says he thinks Adam Lambert will win this season of the popular singing competition show.

Dr. Oz to leave Oprah Winfrey for his own show

CHICAGO — Oprah Winfrey’s in-house medical and health expert is leaving his spot as a regular on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” for his own syndicated program.

Elizabeth Edwards tells Oprah Winfrey rebuilding trust after husband’s affair is slow process

CHICAGO — Elizabeth Edwards said rebuilding trust with her husband after his admitted affair was “a slow process” during an interview aired Thursday on “The Oprah Winfrey Show.”

HBO says it’d cancel ‘Cathouse’ before featuring Drew Peterson, suspect in missing wife’s case

CHICAGO — HBO says there’s no chance Drew Peterson will appear on “Cathouse,” its reality television show set in a Nevada brothel.

Ex-cop suspected in wife’s disappearance offered gig on TV reality show set in Vegas brothel

CHICAGO — A former Illinois police officer suspected in his wife’s disappearance may have a new job — on a TV reality show set in a Nevada brothel.

Wilco ex-member Jay Bennett sues frontman Jeff Tweedy for royalties, other money

CHICAGO — A former member of Wilco is suing the band’s lead singer, claiming he’s owed royalties for songs during his seven years and five albums with the group.

Elizabeth Edwards tells Oprah about husband’s affair, her battle with cancer

CHICAGO — Elizabeth Edwards says that whether she still is in love with her husband, former presidential candidate and U.S. Sen. John Edwards, after his admitted affair is a “complicated question.”

McCanns tell Winfrey missing daughter is still alive, ask abductor to ‘do the right thing’

CHICAGO — In a tearful interview with Oprah Winfrey that aired Monday, the parents of a British girl who disappeared two years ago from a Portuguese resort asked their daughter’s alleged abductor to “tell us where she is.”

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