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Apr 11, 2016 11:00 AM - Today in History
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Gail Borden to host 'Discover Space: A Cosmic Journey' exhibit opens April 15Apr 8, 2016 7:36 PM - Get ready to blast off into another galaxy with an out-of-this-world space exhibit from April 15 through July 5 at the Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin. The "Discover Space: A Cosmic Journey" exhibit will open Friday, April 15, with two special speakers -- Elgin's own Hal Getzelman, International Space Station Capcom Chief Engineer, and John Palmer, a special effects expert who has worked on space-themed movies such as "The Martian" and "Apollo 13." -
Theater events: Family-friendly 'Snow White' comes to the MetropolisApr 7, 2016 12:15 PM - Metropolis welcomes Chicago Kids Company's "Snow White"; First Folio recalls a tragedy with "The Amish Project"; and Marriott revives the rags-to-riches tale "Evita" this week in suburban theater. -
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Music notes: Chance, Power 92 celebrate Chicago hip-hopApr 7, 2016 6:30 AM - Chance the Rapper headlines a showcase of local talent for Power 92's 15th anniversary show, the Arcada Theatre celebrates Rock of the '80s, Lucky Boys Confusion plays BandCamp and Matt Wilke's Ghost plays a rare live performance at Quenchers Saloon. -
Folksinger Don Skelton returns April 15 to Highland Avenue CoffeehouseApr 6, 2016 8:25 PM - Folksinger Don Skelton likes to think of his music as a gift to give. After many years in the music business and many years away from it, now he plays and sings for the magic and love of it all. And his music continues to grow and evolve in new and interesting ways, and his guitar work just keeps getting better. He will bring this appealing mix of freshness and maturity to the Highland Avenue Coffeehouse at 7 p.m. Friday, April 15. -
Construction worker had wife, four childrenApr 6, 2016 4:28 PM - The 47-year-old construction worker killed early Tuesday under the Jane Addams Tollway was married and the father of four, according to an obituary placed online by a Berwyn funeral home.
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Touhy Ave. reopens 20 hours after I-90 beam kills workerApr 6, 2016 4:27 PM - Federal authorities are investigating why a 45-ton beam fell onto Touhy Avenue from the Jane Addams Tollway in Des Plaines early Tuesday, killing a Berwyn construction worker and injuring three others. -
District 25 Crosstown Showdown helps fund suicide preventionApr 6, 2016 2:53 PM - More than 2,000 thousand people are expected to pack the Rolling Meadows High School gymnasium Friday, April 8, for a suicide prevention fundraising basketball game between the staffs of South and Thomas middle schools in Arlington Heights Elementary District 25.
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Streamwood red-light cameras go operational May 1Apr 6, 2016 2:18 PM - Red-light cameras at the intersection of Route 59 and Route 19 in Streamwood will be operational beginning May 1, Streamwood police announced Tuesday. The cameras have been placed northbound and eastbound at the intersection, according to police.
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