All Stories from February 28, 2014 (Change date)
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Pharrell, U2, Idina Menzel rock Oscar rehearsalsFeb 28, 2014 10:00 pm - LOS ANGELES — Having the nation's No. 1 song does not exempt an artist from Oscar rehearsals. Pharrell Williams ran through his catchy hit "Happy" more than half a dozen...
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Fremd students compete in Tech Olympics at Illinois Theatre FestFeb 28, 2014 10:00 pm - When a theatre production takes place, it's easy to focus on the actors and actresses on stage without thinking about the individuals who help make the show a success. S...
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'The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks' author Rebecca Skloot comes to OaktonFeb 28, 2014 10:00 pm - Rebecca Skloot, author of the number one New York Times best-seller "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks," will highlight Oakton's celebration of Women's History Month ...
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'Blade Runner' Pistorius' murder trial begins MondayFeb 28, 2014 10:00 pm - South African prosecutors face a struggle to win a premeditated murder conviction for Oscar Pistorius when the Paralympian gold medalist's trial starts Monday, legal ana...
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RV to tour state to promote Get Covered IllinoisFeb 28, 2014 10:00 pm - CHICAGO — The Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace has planned a month of activities to call attention to the March 31 deadline for private insurance coverage under Pre...
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Weekend picks: Colin Quinn finds the funny in politicsFeb 28, 2014 10:00 pm - Political humor: After exploring history in his Broadway show “Long Story Short,” former “Saturday Night Live” star Colin Quinn tackles politics in his new touring s...
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China: Train station attack an act of terrorismFeb 28, 2014 10:00 pm - More than 10 knife-wielding attackers slashed people at a train station in a southwestern city in what authorities called a terrorist attack by ethnic separatists in wes...
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Russian troops take over Ukraine's Crimea regionFeb 28, 2014 10:00 pm - SIMFEROPOL, Ukraine — Russian troops took over Crimea as the parliament in Moscow gave President Vladimir Putin a green light Saturday to use the military to protect Rus...
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UIC employee's film nominated for Academy AwardFeb 28, 2014 10:00 pm - CHICAGO — A University of Illinois at Chicago employee could join the likes of Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks as an Oscar winner this weekend. A documentary produced by Edga...
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Classic Cinemas offers thanks with $5 TuesdaysFeb 28, 2014 10:00 pm - Classic Cinemas recently introduced "$5 Tuesdays," a weekday value where patrons can purchase tickets to showings at any of the listed 11 Classic Cinemas Theatres for on...