SNL alum and Chicago native Nora Dunn brings the laughs home

SNL alum and Chicago native Nora Dunn brings the laughs home
Chicago native Nora Dunn appears in 'Certifiably Jonathan,' a new film about comedian Jonathan Winters. Getty/file
SNL alum and Chicago native Nora Dunn brings the laughs home
Chicago native Nora Dunn appears in 'Certifiably Jonathan,' a new film about comedian Jonathan Winters. Getty/file

SNL alum and Chicago native Nora Dunn brings the laughs home

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Nora Dunn’s most recent project has her teamed up with folks like Tim Conway, Sarah Silverman and Jeffrey Tambor. They’re among many honoring comedian Jonathan Winters in the new film Certifiably Jonathan. It’s currently on screen at the Gene Siskel Film Center through Feb. 24.

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Brian Babylon recently talked with Nora Dunn about the new film and her other recent work. Dunn started by giving a little refresher course on her experiences growing up in the Windy City.

Music Button: The Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra, “My My”, from the CD Making Tracks, (self released)