‘Andy Warhol’s Tomato’ imagines an unusual friendship for the legendary artist

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(Rex Howard Photography)In anticipation of the upcoming Andy Warhol exhibition this summer at the College of DuPage, the Buffalo Theatre Ensemble presents the play “Andy Warhol’s Tomato.”“Andy Warhol’s Tomato” is written by Vince Melocchi and directed by Steve Scott. Bryan Burke of Glen Ellyn stars as Mario “Bones” Bonino and Alexander Wisnieski of Wheaton stars as Andy Warhol. AdvertisementThe exhibition is called “Warhol: Featuring Andy Warhol Portfolios: A Life in Pop/Works from the Bank of America Collection” and runs June 3-Sept. 23. The play is set in Pittsburgh in the summer of 1946, when an 18-year-old Andy Warhol spends time with the owner of a working-class bar. “Also, I have kind of an obsession with Andy Warhol as a cultural figure.
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9 people — including 3 in a car caravan in Brighton Park that included drifting and street racing — fatally shot overnight, police say.

Tire skids are visible in the intersection at Archer and Kedzie in Brighton Park on Oct. 23, 2022, after an overnight shooting involving a car caravan killed three people. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)City officials moved to crack down on street racing and drifting during the summer. But an alderman says those activities are now merging with gang life and street violence after three people were fatally shot during a large car caravan in the Brighton Park neighborhood early Sunday. AdvertisementAbout 4 a.m., officers responded to the 4300 block of South Kedzie Avenue, where vehicles were drifting in the middle of the street. AdvertisementAll the people shot at the caravan were males, Jerome said, and those who died were between 15 to 20 years old and were gang-affiliated.

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Maywood residents and leaders came together to champion peace and an end gun violence

(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Maywood residents were joined by religious, political, and business leaders in front of the Fred Hampton Statute in Maywood on Sunday afternoon to rally for peace and an end to gun violence. (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Attendees and members of the community hold hands before doves are released during a rally against gun violence. AdvertisementThe basketball star was one of more than 30 Maywood residents shot and killed since 2020, according to Booker. Scott said he was directly affected by gun violence when he was struck by gunfire in 2000 during an attempted robbery. In the center of the circle, 30 doves were released into the air as a symbol of peace and remembrance of those lost to gun violence.

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Jan. 6 panel issues subpoena to Donald Trump, demanding historic testimony

AdvertisementThe letter also outlined a sweeping request for documents, including personal communications between Trump and members of Congress as well as extremist groups. “We recognize that a subpoena to a former president is a significant and historic action,” Chairman Bennie Thompson and Vice Chair Liz Cheney wrote in the letter to Trump. The panel — comprised of seven Democrats and two Republicans — approved the subpoena for Trump in a surprise vote last week. If Trump refuses to comply with the subpoena, the panel will have to weigh the practical and political implications of holding him in contempt of Congress. Whether that will include the testimony from the 45th president of the United States remains to be seen.

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After Velus Jones Jr.’s ‘devastating’ mistake last week, the Chicago Bears are holding a competition for their punt return role

“I would have let the ball go,” Jones said after practice Friday at Halas Hall. When you try to do too much instead of just being yourself, that’s when chaos happens.”It was a costly mistake. That misstep also has now pushed Jones into correction mode, continuing to test his patience as the Bears, at least temporarily, consider other options for their punt returner role. Bears wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. muffs a punt during the fourth quarter against the Commanders on Oct. 13 at Soldier Field. At practice, Hightower has had his eyes on finding a trustworthy returner with the Bears using an array of in-house prospects to catch punts Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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BetMGM promo code: huge boost for Monday Night Football

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones celebrates a touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens during an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium, Sunday, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2022 in Foxborough, Mass. Let’s review how you can claim your $1,000 bet and $50 free upon signing up. BetMGM promo codeNew bettors to BetMGM can get up to $1,000 back if their first bet loses. Bears vs Patriots: the pickThe market has come in heavily on the New England Patriots for this matchup. BetMGM allows users to refer up to 20 friends, and each time that one of your friends signs up, both of you will receive a $50 free bet bonus.

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Chicago mural painting, Wieners Circle sign response to Kanye West

A mural that once featured Kanye West is now painted over in black on Oct. 27, 2022, in Chicago. (Stacey Wescott / Chicago Tribune)The Wieners Circle has never been one to hold back an insult. In October 2021, his West Loop mural was tied to an auction of a non-fungible token of the monochromatic artwork. very crazy i’m witnessing this right now.. they’re painting over the kanye mural in chicago pic.twitter.com/xC3xKDkFV7 — 🧷 (@RuTheTailor) October 26, 2022Eat. >As for The Wieners Circle, the Lincoln Park hot dog stand is no stranger to making commentary regarding the political climate.

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Aidan Gray wants 5 more games with Naperville North football

Naperville North quarterback Aidan Gray (12) targets teammate Brock Pettaway on a touchdown pass during a nonconference game against Homewood-Flossmoor in Naperville on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. (H. Rick Bamman / Naperville Sun)Aidan Gray was a little more fired up than usual when Naperville North played Glenbard North in the second week of the season. Naperville North quarterback Aidan Gray (12) runs the ball against Naperville Central’s Christian Kuta during a DuPage Valley Conference game in Naperville on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022. Naperville North quarterback Aidan Gray passes the ball against Naperville Central during a DuPage Valley Conference game in Naperville on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022. “It’s kind of a relief.”Gray will be the first Naperville North quarterback to play in the Big Ten since Scott Kavanagh, who played at Wisconsin from 1996 to 1999.

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Chicago Bears: Brad Biggs' 10 thoughts on the Week 7 win

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