All Stories from November 30, 2012 (Change date)
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Nearing 50, a heightened perspective for PittNov 30, 2012 5:00 am - NEW YORK — The face is hardly wrinkled and the long blond locks appear unchanged, but Brad Pitt, who will turn 49 in December, is increasingly preoccupied with the passa...
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Theater events: Paramount sings 'Happy Holidays'Nov 30, 2012 5:00 am - A gift from Paramount Paramount Theatre artistic director Jim Corti and music director Doug Peck have assembled some of Paramount's recent principle players for “Ha...
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Harry Bosch returns in stellar 'Black Box'Nov 30, 2012 5:00 am - Michael Connelly has been writing books featuring Los Angeles police Detective Harry Bosch for 20 years, and his 25th novel, “The Black Box,” continues his streak of tel...
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Classic 'Christmas Carol' anchors eclectic holiday theater offeringsNov 30, 2012 5:00 am - Considering the abundance of seasonal shows occupying suburban and Chicago stages this time of year, it's difficult to imagine a time when local theaters spent the holid...
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How to deal with a neighbor’s messy yardNov 30, 2012 4:51 am - Homeowners and sellers can pursue several strategies to get a neighbor to clean up a yard that has become an eyesore. Q. We are planning to put our home up for sale next...
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Why are municipal building inspections not enough?Nov 30, 2012 4:33 am - Q. Your articles often recommend that home inspectors be hired to inspect new homes. If a newly constructed home has just been inspected and approved by the building dep...
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Dawn Patrol: Good Samaritan from Bartlett killed; progress in Dist. 300Nov 30, 2012 4:32 am - Bartlett man remembered as Good Samaritan Jack Douglas, 80, of Bartlett died after coming to the aid of another driver on I-57. Jimmy Lee Westbrook, 58, of Brownsvi...
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Naperville attorney accused of fraud by ex-partnersNov 30, 2012 4:30 am - He's one of Naperville's most prominent attorneys, and one of its most charitable givers. But now Bill Brestal has been accused of fraud. The 71-year-old zoning lawyer ...
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Cook County residents saw higher property taxes despite city reductionNov 30, 2012 4:30 am - Three years of property tax reductions in Elgin have added up to a $10 million cut to the city’s revenues. But some residents are still seeing a higher charge from the c...
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United they (don’t) stand in track brouhahaNov 30, 2012 4:30 am - Just don’t get it: At a time when the horse racing industry needs a united front #151; or at least needs to project one #151; what with the possibility of slots a...