All Stories from February 28, 2014 (Change date)
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Fremd students compete in Tech Olympics at Illinois Theatre FestMar 01, 2014 11:07 am - 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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Pharrell, U2, Idina Menzel rock Oscar rehearsalsMar 01, 2014 6:12 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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Saturday SoapboxMar 03, 2014 4:52 am - He is Ironman: Best wishes to Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson on his recovery from heart surgery. The uber-fit mayor showed up in pieces to a village board me...
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Classic Cinemas offers thanks with $5 TuesdaysMar 01, 2014 9:59 am - 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...
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'The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks' author Rebecca Skloot comes to OaktonMar 01, 2014 11:16 am - 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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Preschool registration on for Dundee Township residentsMar 01, 2014 9:57 am - Preschool registration for Dundee Township residents continues. Both two- and three-day per week classes are available at four different preschool locations in West Dund...
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China: Train station attack an act of terrorismMar 02, 2014 7:20 am - 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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UIC employee's film nominated for Academy AwardMar 01, 2014 10:30 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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State police mail first concealed carry permitsMar 02, 2014 7:20 am - CHICAGO — The last state in the nation to allow people to carry concealed handguns started mailing the coveted licenses to thousands of Illinois gun owners Friday, with ...
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Weekend picks: Colin Quinn finds the funny in politicsMar 02, 2014 6:24 am - 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...