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    Enjoying the sweet tastes of Kenosha

    Kemper Chapel is one of the historic buildings on the leafy campus of Kenosha’s Kemper Center.

    May 26, 2012 10:39 AM

    Kenosha, 60 miles north of Chicago on the shores of Lake Michigan, is a town of playful indulgences and guileless diversions. Vintage trolleys circle the main commercial area, picking up passengers in no hurry. A lighthouse as red as Rudolph's nose casts a watchful eye over the lake waters. One of the town's most beloved residents illustrated Curious George coloring books. You can't get sweeter than that, unless of course you're filling your cheeks with candy at the Jelly Belly Center in nearby...

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    Library of Congress taps 25 sounds for registry

    Donna Summer performs during the finale of “American Idol” at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. Donna Summer’s hit “I Feel Love” is joining The Grateful Dead’s famous 1977 Barton Hall concert as sounds of cultural significance, among 25 additions that are being announced Wednesday, May 23, 2012 by the Library of Congress as part of its National Recording Registry.

    May 26, 2012 7:32 AM

    From rare audio interviews of former slaves to recordings by Donna Summer and the Grateful Dead, 25 sounds that shaped the American cultural landscape are being inducted into the National Recording Registry. Summer's 1977 hit "I Feel Love" is joining the Grateful Dead's famous 1977 Barton Hall concert as sounds of cultural significance, among 25 additions by the Library of Congress as part of its registry.

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    'Battleship' fact-check: Could we revive Mighty Mo?

    In this film publicity image released by Universal Pictures, from left, John Tui, Taylor Kitsch and Rihanna are shown in a scene from “Battleship.”

    May 26, 2012 3:23 PM

    What's the expiration date on a World War II warship? That's a question raised by the surprising third act in Peter Berg's new naval actioner "Battleship." Desperate for another ship to complete their one last job, our heroes turn to the World War II battleship the USS Missouri. If faced with such a situation, could we really revive the Mighty Mo?

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    Cannes red carpet gets Bond girl flair

    Actress Berenice Marlohe wears Emilio Pucci as she arrives for the screening of “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet” at the 65th international film festival, in Cannes, southern France.

    May 26, 2012 8:49 AM

    Berenice Marlohe, the newest Bond girl, has been making the red carpet at the 65th annual Cannes Film Festival look like a day at the beach.One day it was a gold lame gown by Emilio Pucci with a black lace insert on the halter top; on another it was a black lace Roberto Cavalli with a deep V-neck complemented by a chainlike Swarovski crystal necklace.

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    Weekend picks: Comic impressionist will rock your socks off

    Comic rock impressionist Skip Griparis performs at the Laughing Chameleon in Glenview on Friday and Saturday, May 25-26.

    May 26, 2012 9:05 AM

    Expect plenty of sidesplitting impressions of rock stars when comic impressionist and musician Skip Griparis takes to the stage at Glenview's Laughing Chameleon. LMFAO's “Sorry for Party Rocking Tour" gets the party started at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont Saturday. Or take the family to Hawthorn Woods' annual Bike Rodeo.

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    Where did the term ‘baby bump’ originate?

    Jessica Simpson displays her baby bump as she is dressed as a ìmummy,î in Los Angeles, in a photo released on her Twitter page on Monday, Oct. 31, 2011.

    May 26, 2012 6:54 AM

    At least half of the pleasure of watching "What to Expect When You're Expecting" will be staring at the baby bumps of A-list cast members. Back when the pregnancy classic was first published in 1984, the term "baby bump" wasn't yet in use. But nearly 30 years later, the phrase is ubiquitous.

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    South Africa’s Soweto gets its fashion week

    Posted May 26, 2012 8:11 AM

    Fashion models rehearse in a Johannesburg, South Africa for the Soweto Fashion Week. Designers and entrepreneurs who have gotten together to put on a fashion show in Soweto are inspired by the famed township’s creativity and history. Struggling but deserving designers got a chance to show work inspired by the creativity and history of South Africa's most famous township in Soweto's first fashion...

    Comanche tribe makes Johnny Depp honorary member

    Updated May 26, 2012 10:48 AM

    This photo provided by Americans for Indian Opportunity shows LaDonna Harris, left, president of Americans for Indian Opportunity, poses with actor Johnny Depp at her Albuquerque, N.M., home on May 16, 2012. Harris invited Depp to become an adopted member of the Comanche Indian tribe in a private ceremony. Depp is currently filming the role of Tonto in ìThe Long Rangerî in New Mexico. Johnny Depp has been made an honorary member of the Comanche tribe. Depp is in New Mexico, shooting the film adaptation of "The Lone Ranger." He plays "Ranger"...

    ‘MIB 3’ light years better than last sequel

    Posted May 24, 2012 6:00 AM

    A younger version of Agent K (Josh Brolin) confers with Agent J (Will Smith) who's come from the future to save his partner in "Men in Black 3." Director Barry Sonnenfeld re-teams with Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith for the fleet and entertaining "Men in Black 3," an engaging 3-D action romp that boldly...

    Agent: ‘OMG’ diet book subject of 7-figure deal

    Posted May 26, 2012 8:22 AM

    The author of a self-published diet book that advocates skipping breakfast and taking cold baths has agreed to lucrative deals with British and U.S. publishers.

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    'Battleship' fact-check: Could we revive Mighty Mo?

    In this film publicity image released by Universal Pictures, from left, John Tui, Taylor Kitsch and Rihanna are shown in a scene from “Battleship.”

    What's the expiration date on a World War II warship? That's a question raised by the surprising third act in Peter Berg's new naval actioner "Battleship." Desperate for another ship to complete their one last job, our heroes turn to the World War II battleship the USS Missouri. If faced with such a situation, could we really revive the Mighty Mo?

    Read Article Updated May 26, 2012 3:23 PM

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    A ratings low for ‘Idol’ finale

    Finalists Jessica Sanchez, left, and Phillip Phillip listen as host Ryan Seacrest announces the winner onstage at the “American Idol” finale Wednesday.

    Nearly 22 million TV viewers seems like a lot — but for an "American Idol" season-ender, it's a new low. The crowd that tuned in Wednesday night when bluesy guitar man Phillip Phillips won the "Idol" crown constituted the smallest for an "Idol" finale in its history, according to final Nielsen Co. figures.

    Read Article Updated May 25, 2012 8:02 AM

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    Get creative with potato salad this summer

    Change up store-bought potato salad with your favorite stir-ins.

    Potato salad is a summertime staple. Whether you're at a backyard barbecue, family picnic or block party, there's bound to be a bowl of potato salad on the table. Even if you don't have time to mix up a batch of homemade potato salad, you can still bring a creative salad to the party by doctoring it up with a few extras.

    Read Article Updated May 23, 2012 6:23 AM

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    Science is showing plants can adapt to survive

    Arabidopsis plants, from the mustard family, seem to “remember” when they are stressed from lack of water and respond on a molecular level to survive. The plants that weren’t stressed, the non-trained ones, are on the left and the ones that had water withheld, the trained or stressed ones, are on the right as shown here.

    LUBBOCK, Texas — No one’s talking about giving intelligence tests, but researchers say they’ve shown that plants have smarts — the sort needed to help them survive dry times.

    Read Article Updated May 25, 2012 5:08 PM

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    Enjoying the sweet tastes of Kenosha

    Kemper Chapel is one of the historic buildings on the leafy campus of Kenosha’s Kemper Center.

    Kenosha, 60 miles north of Chicago on the shores of Lake Michigan, is a town of playful indulgences and guileless diversions. Vintage trolleys circle the main commercial area, picking up passengers in no hurry. A lighthouse as red as Rudolph's nose casts a watchful eye over the lake waters. One of the town's most beloved residents illustrated Curious George coloring books. You can't get sweeter...

    Read Article Updated May 26, 2012 10:39 AM

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    Library of Congress taps 25 sounds for registry

    Donna Summer performs during the finale of “American Idol” at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. Donna Summer’s hit “I Feel Love” is joining The Grateful Dead’s famous 1977 Barton Hall concert as sounds of cultural significance, among 25 additions that are being announced Wednesday, May 23, 2012 by the Library of Congress as part of its National Recording Registry.

    From rare audio interviews of former slaves to recordings by Donna Summer and the Grateful Dead, 25 sounds that shaped the American cultural landscape are being inducted into the National Recording Registry. Summer's 1977 hit "I Feel Love" is joining the Grateful Dead's famous 1977 Barton Hall concert as sounds of cultural significance, among 25 additions by the Library of Congress as part of its...

    Read Article Updated May 24, 2012 12:08 PM

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    Director understands challenges of being 'Married Alive!'

    Director Stacey Flaster's latest production is “Married Alive!” at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre.

    Marriage changed Stacey Flaster. Once a singer-dancer-actress, she didn't have the performing bug after she started her family. So it's fitting that someone so changed by marriage should direct "Married Alive!" at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in Arlington Heights.

    Read Article Updated May 24, 2012 8:02 AM

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    Comanche tribe makes Johnny Depp honorary member

    This photo provided by Americans for Indian Opportunity shows LaDonna Harris, left, president of Americans for Indian Opportunity, poses with actor Johnny Depp at her Albuquerque, N.M., home on May 16, 2012. Harris invited Depp to become an adopted member of the Comanche Indian tribe in a private ceremony. Depp is currently filming the role of Tonto in ìThe Long Rangerî in New Mexico.

    Johnny Depp has been made an honorary member of the Comanche tribe. Depp is in New Mexico, shooting the film adaptation of "The Lone Ranger." He plays "Ranger" sidekick Tonto in the film.

    Read Article Updated May 26, 2012 10:48 AM

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    Super handyman: Get your grill ready for all those backyard cookouts

    Springtime is a great time to entertain in the backyard with cookouts and other family gatherings. A clean grill is a must, so let's get busy with that.

    Read Article Updated May 25, 2012 6:40 PM

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