Entertainment
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Book review: Veronica Roth taps into her Polish roots for ‘When Among Crows,’ a lore-packed novellaMay 13, 2024 1:35 pm - Dymitr is on a personal mission, and it starts with facing the mythical leszy who’s guarding the fern flower as it blooms for the summer solstice. “When Among Crows,” a n...
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Book Review: Anonymous public servants are the heart of George Stephanopoulos’ ‘Situation Room’May 13, 2024 11:04 am - The biggest challenge for an author tackling the history of the Situation Room, the basement room of the White House where some of the biggest intelligence crises have be...
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Book review: ‘Challenger’ is definitive account of shuttle disaster and missteps that led to tragedy
May 13, 2024 10:57 am - When the Challenger space shuttle exploded a little over a minute after its launch in 1986, it pierced the dreams of millions who watched the tragedy unfold live on telev...
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‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ reigns at the box office with $56.5 million opening
May 13, 2024 7:59 am - “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” reigned over the weekend box office with a $56.5 million North American opening, according to studio estimates Sunday, giving a needed surge to an uncertain season in theaters.
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50 years and counting for the Village Squire in West DundeeMay 13, 2024 7:56 am - A community fixture in West Dundee is marking a half century of hospitality at the corner of Washington and Second Street downtown this month. The Village Squire is celebrating its 50th anniversary of being “a good place to be since 1974.”
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What to stream this week: Billie Eilish and Zayn Malik albums, ‘Bridgerton’ and ‘American Fiction’
May 13, 2024 5:45 am - Billie Eilish’s third studio album, “Hit Me Hard and Soft,” and the return of “Bridgerton” are some of the new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near you.
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Mount Prospect backs renewal of tax incentive for Red Barn restaurantMay 12, 2024 1:12 pm - Mount Prospect has recommended that Cook County renew a tax incentive for a brewery and restaurant near Randhurst Village shopping center. The Red Barn Restaurant and Bre...
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Craving something sweet? Indulge at these suburban shops
May 11, 2024 10:58 pm - The suburbs have many great places to satisfy your sweet tooth, from home-baked cookies and cakes to creamy ice cream.
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4-H Day at Naper Settlement: Exploring agriculture, historyMay 11, 2024 8:23 pm -
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How to watch (and stream) the Eurovision Song Contest final
May 11, 2024 11:13 am - Get out the glitter ball and put on your dancing shoes: It's time to find out who will be crowned the 68th Eurovision Song Contest champion.