All Stories from July 22, 2021 (Change date)
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Bin there, done that: Cockatoos learn to lift trash lidsJul 22, 2021 7:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - A few years ago, a Sydney scientist noticed a sulfur-crested cockatoo opening his trash bin. Not every resident would be thrilled, but ornithologist Ri...
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Twitter posts stronger-than-expected Q2 results, shares jumpJul 22, 2021 7:00 am - Twitter on Thursday posted stronger-than-expected earnings for the second quarter thanks to growing advertising demand across all geographic regions and types of ad prod...
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New Chippewa Middle principal named in Des PlainesJul 22, 2021 6:00 am - The assistant principal of Chippewa Middle School in Des Plaines has been promoted to principal. Juliana Vissering got the nod for the position from the Des Plaines Scho...
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Documentary 'Val' offers intimate, in-depth portrait of actor Val KilmerJul 22, 2021 6:00 am - “Val” - ★ ★ ★ ½ In his latest film, Val Kilmer gets an unusual screen credit for a bona fide Hollywood movie star: cinematographer. That's because the documentary ...
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Cheers! 11 upcoming suburban brew fests for beer loversJul 22, 2021 6:00 am - There's not much better on a warm day than enjoying a cold beer. Except maybe enjoying a whole event dedicated to beer. And there are plenty of hoppy happenings coming...
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Festivals July 23-29: The Beach Boys play free show for Elk Grove's Midsummer Classics Concert SeriesJul 22, 2021 6:00 am - This weekend Algonquin Founders' Days: 4-10 p.m. Thursday, July 22; 4-11 p.m. Friday, July 23; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 24; and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, J...
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Canine confidential? First Folio examines 'Why Dogs Don't Talk' in digital productionJul 22, 2021 6:00 am - Co-founder David Rice had a requirement for First Folio Theatre's upcoming digital production, the latest in a series of shows and scenes the Oak Brook theater made avai...
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Freedom of choice: An Arlington Heights mom's mission to make masks optionalJul 22, 2021 5:30 am - Editor's note: For a different viewpoint on the issue from another parent, please read the companion piece to this story. This story was revised to say the school b...
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'We have the science behind us': Why Warrenville mom urges mask-wearing in schoolsJul 22, 2021 5:30 am - Editor's note: For a different viewpoint on the issue from another parent, please read the companion piece to this story. Jessica Banaszek won't sit on the sideline...
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Why should my kid mask up? Because COVID-19 has infected 4 million+ children, experts sayJul 22, 2021 5:30 am - Along with the normal stress of back to school, the continuing COVID-19 pandemic is causing additional angst for parents and students this summer. Here are 10 topical qu...