News Local talent thin during 'X Factor' Chicago airing Posted September 29, 2011 12:00 am Kathleen Danes Follow @kathleendanes 88-year-old Addison native makes the “X Factor” cut More than 9,000 audition for 'X-Factor' in Hoffman Estates Cowell makes it clear he's put 'Idol' behind him Images: Simon, Paula and the X Factor auditions in Hoffman Estates 0 Article Comments Article Categories Entertainment News Television