All Stories from November 16, 2023 (Change date)
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Taika Waititi's 'Next Goal Wins' is a sweet, frothy diversion but no knee slideNov 16, 2023 12:00 pm - “Next Goal Wins” — ★ ★ In “Next Goal Wins,” a soccer coach comes from far away to lead a hapless group of athletes. He's a fish-out-of-water type, ill-suited for th...
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Film Study: Was adding Sweat the answer for Bears' struggling pass rush?Nov 16, 2023 12:00 pm - There's been no better pass rush on Thursday nights than the Bears, which is a little strange, since that's usually such a weakness. But quality of opponents makes a dif...
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With the odds in its favor, the Hunger Games return in 'The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes'Nov 16, 2023 5:45 am - “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” — ★ ★ ½ Two hours and 37 minutes is pretty long for a “ballad,” but you can't call it “The Hunger Games: The Th...
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How to satisfy meat eaters, vegetarians and vegans at ThanksgivingNov 16, 2023 5:00 am - I know there are some Thanksgiving gatherings without a vegan or a vegetarian at the table, but these days that seems like more of an anomaly than the norm. We have had ...
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Non-traditional flavors boost one-note Thanksgiving squash, kale and mashed potatoesNov 16, 2023 5:00 am - It's tricky to mess with tradition on Thanksgiving, but with a few tweaks, some typically one-note side dishes can become boldly flavored, exciting dishes. Instead o...
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Dolly Parton's new album is a detour from country music - could R&B be next?Nov 16, 2023 5:00 am - LOS ANGELES - Last year, Dolly Parton was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame - against her wishes. Now, almost exactly a year later, she's releasing her first ro...
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Nicolas Cage finds fame to be highly overrated in chillingly funny 'Dream Scenario'Nov 16, 2023 5:00 am - “Dream Scenario” — ★ ★ ★ Quick: What's a good adjective for Nicolas Cage's screen presence? Mercurial, perhaps? Volcanic? Volatile? How about mundane, schlubby, ave...
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As one affordable housing project opens in Arlington Heights, another faces hurdlesNov 16, 2023 4:30 am - Affordable housing advocates in Arlington Heights celebrated the opening of a 40-unit apartment complex Wednesday, at the same time a proposed development in another par...
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'You feel like you're at a resort': Naperville home sells for DuPage County record $8.07 millionNov 16, 2023 4:30 am - The sale of a Naperville mansion for $8.07 million Monday set a record for home sales in DuPage County. Though the new owner's identity has not been made public, listing...
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Restoring Mayslake Hall: What the future holds for historic Peabody mansion in Oak BrookNov 16, 2023 4:30 am - Once fit for a captain of industry, Mayslake Hall has a mystique about it. The 39-room mansion contains a hidden passageway, ornate carvings, marble floors, relatively p...