Lifestyle
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Geneva man's 'America My Home' music video project aims to bring people togetherAug 24, 2023 11:00 pm - Bringing some semblance of unity back in this country is a tall order, one we increasingly can't rely on elected officials to pull off. We have to find our inspiration a...
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'The Hill' celebrates time-tested formula for dad-and-son baseball dramasAug 24, 2023 11:00 am - “The Hill” - ★ ★ ★ “The Hill” is alive with the sound of sports movie cliches, yet, this fact-based drama oozes with such sincerity and respect for its characters that ...
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'The Eternal Memory' doc shows that love is stronger than dementia
Aug 24, 2023 6:00 am - “The Eternal Memory” — ★ ★ ★ “The Eternal Memory” begins with a confused Augusto Góngora waking up one morning as his wife of two decades gently greets him. “Nice ...
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Neighbors in the news: Park Ridge lawyer named to Dean's Advisory Council at LoyolaAug 24, 2023 6:00 am - • Park Ridge resident Jim Argionis, a member of Cozen O'Connor Commercial Litigation practice, was appointed to serve a three-year term on the Dean's Advisory Council at...
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A victory for physical-media collectors: 'Loki,' 'Mandalorian' are coming to Blu-rayAug 24, 2023 6:00 am - Being a fan of Disney's film and television output has more ups and downs than Space Mountain. Earlier this year, a bunch of The Mouse's programs were removed from Disne...
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Pingree Grove man started nonprofit to help teens succeed in the workforceAug 24, 2023 6:00 am - Willie Tunstall believes the children are our future. And it's not just a cliché. He has made it his life's mission to make sure that teens - especially low-income youth...
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Filmmakers behind biopic 'Golda,' starring Helen Mirren, get lost in a swirl of smoke
Aug 24, 2023 6:00 am - “Golda” - ★ ★ Golda Meir was many things - modern Israel's first and only female head of government and a wartime prime minister. And now she's provided the vehicle fo...
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Cheesy, oven-baked potato tacos evoke Los Angeles' innovative tortilla scene
Aug 24, 2023 6:00 am - While exploring the taco scene in Los Angeles, we learned just how wide of a world filled tortillas could be. Corn tortillas filled with stingray. Hard-shell tacos shape...
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Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte turns 20, whether you like it or not
Aug 24, 2023 1:00 am - The seasonal drink that made pumpkin spice a star is turning 20. And unlike the autumn days it celebrates, there seems to be no chill in customer demand. Starbucks' Pump...
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Beating the heat: Suburbanites' quirky, creative solutions for coping with soaring tempsAug 24, 2023 1:00 am - For years, "Frozen's" Elsa has been making mischief at the Ellsworth home. Every summer, the Disney queen "accidentally" freezes Lauren and Caitlin Ellsworth's playthin...