All Stories from September 12, 2014 (Change date)
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What's new: Steppenwolf opens "The Night Alive"Sep 19, 2014 1:21 pm - Steppenwolf Theatre opens its season with director Henry Wishcamper's Chicago premiere of "The Night Alive," by Irish playwright Conor McPherson. A middle-aged Dublin m...
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Farm education, not agritourism, at Stone Barns in N.Y.Sep 13, 2014 7:44 am - POCANTICO HILLS, N.Y. — Agriculture tourism lures travelers each fall with farms offering petting zoos, dressed-up scarecrows, pick-your-own pumpkins and pony rides. But...
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Details detract from Citadel Theatre's 'Deathtrap'Sep 13, 2014 7:44 am - In a pre-curtain speech, Citadel Theatre Company artistic director Scott Phelps beseeched the opening night audience at “Deathtrap” not to be spoilers by revealing any o...
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This fall's home decor is an ensemble productionSep 15, 2014 12:10 pm - Are you a fan of midcentury modern? Drawn to classic elegance? Does the handicraft of global décor grab you? There was an era when experts said to pick just one, but no...
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Betsey Johnson celebrates brides, marriage freedomSep 13, 2014 7:44 am - NEW YORK - Drag queens and a transgender bride romped down Betsey Johnson's runway Wednesday with same-sex couples, a few "Real Housewives" and the 72-year-old designer'...
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'She Blinded Me With Science' star becomes teacherSep 12, 2014 11:27 am - BALTIMORE - Before composing his 1982 synth-pop hit "She Blinded Me With Science," Thomas Dolby sketched out the story line for the music video. That's not just rock-and...
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Exterior decorating: Updating with paints, trimsSep 15, 2014 12:30 pm - Color and decorative pieces can improve the look of a home outside as well as in. Add trim boards, columns or porch accessories and you can dress up the facade of a hous...
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Oktoberfests in full swing around the suburbsSep 14, 2014 7:51 am - The weather is starting to cool, but before you break out your coat you can still have some outdoor fun at local Oktoberfest celebrations. The suburbs' big German popula...
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Elgin renames municipal complex after longtime councilmanSep 12, 2014 2:55 pm - Former Elgin Councilman Robert “Bob” Gilliam never failed to be selfless, seek consensus and, above all, love the city of Elgin. For those reasons and many more, officia...
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Could Niners' lavish pregame festivities give Bears an edge?Sep 12, 2014 5:30 am - Well, it seems like the consensus final score for Sunday night's game is somewhere in the vicinity of 49ers 38, Bears 13. Not so sure about that. Fighting the odds:...