All Stories from April 12, 2012 (Change date)
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'Stooges' stars 'soitenly' funny, but murder-for-hire plot a comedy killerApr 12, 2012 6:00 am - Hey, it's better than somebody poking you in the eyes. Most of the time, any way. The Farrelly brothers' new comedy "The Three Stooges," pays homage to the 200 or so St...
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Funny 'Damsels' is a slightly absurd look at campus lifeApr 12, 2012 6:00 am - Reel Life review: 'Damsels in Distress' Whit Stillman, chronicler of the exploits of the highly educated, upper-class neurotic in three films so far, returns with his v...
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Monica takes a chance with 'New Life'Apr 12, 2012 6:00 am - Monica, “New Life” (RCA Records) After the success of her last album, 2010's “Still Standing,” Grammy-winner Monica returns with a soulful yet less-than-impressive ...
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'Blue Like Jazz' struggles with life's uncertaintiesApr 12, 2012 6:00 am - "Blue Like Jazz" takes a different view of the Christian experience than most so-called "Christian movies," a label assigned to stories laden with preachy lectures that ...
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Dawn Patrol: Horses trapped in barn fire; jury still deliberating in shootingApr 12, 2012 5:36 am - Massive barn fire kills nearly a dozen horses Nearly a dozen horses died in a massive McHenry fire last night that engulfed the 20,000-square-foot facility with 31 ...
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Powerful ‘Bully’ falls prey to its subject matterApr 12, 2012 5:24 am - I am supposed to review Lee Hirsch’s excellent documentary “Bully” opening this weekend, and I was prepared to give it a 3½-star rating. But the version of the movie you...
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Pipeline wouldn’t lower gas pricesApr 12, 2012 5:00 am - I would like to compliment Mr. Silvio Pontarelli on his restraint in not calling the president a liar about the Keystone pipeline (Fence Post, April 6). However, his lac...
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With Q in control, Hawks willing to followApr 12, 2012 5:00 am - GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Blackhawks survived the loss of their captain for the final quarter of the season, endured a nine-game losing streak, suspensions, concussions ... ...
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Blame 3 culprits on high gas pricesApr 12, 2012 5:00 am - It never ceases to amaze me when you read the newspaper how nobody is responsible for the price of gas. There are three culprits, and they are 1) company CEOs, 2) Washin...
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Lombard middle school making curriculum changesApr 12, 2012 5:00 am - The decision to add extra foreign language classes and cut general music next year at Glenn Westlake Middle School was made to meet community needs and prepare students ...