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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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Suburban musical theater artists integral to Chicago premiere of 'Gay Card'Aug 24, 2023 6:00 am - Actress Sophie Murk credits her arts-loving parents for her profession. The Elgin native grew up attending theater with her parents. Her first experience was a Chicago p...
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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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Cruel limbo: Frozen in uncertainty, loyal Afghan allies wait for the safety they deserveAug 24, 2023 1:00 am - "America," wrote novelist Thomas Wolfe, "is a fabulous country, the only fabulous country; it is the only place where miracles not only happen, but where they happen all...
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Too many seniors are cutting their golden years shortAug 24, 2023 1:00 am - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently published some alarming statistics on the nation's suicides. According to the CDC press release titled "Provision...
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Broadway, TV star Mandy Patinkin headlines McAninch Arts Center this fallAug 23, 2023 12:00 pm - Tony and Emmy Award-winner Mandy Patinkin ("Evita," "Chicago Hope") is coming to the suburbs. The "Homeland" and "Sunday in the Park with George" star performs his solo...
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A flavor-packed turkey lettuce wrap is a low-carb winnerAug 23, 2023 6:00 am - A few years ago, when visiting my brother Tom, the chef, he made some lettuce wraps for lunch. If you're unfamiliar with a lettuce wrap, it's similar to wrapping a filli...
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Sound check: The Pixies, Bands in the Sand, Wilmette, Jonas Brothers and moreAug 23, 2023 6:00 am - Cultivate Roll up for some rock, hip-hop, reggae and punk as the Cultivate Festival hits Chicago this weekend with three days of music, food and culture and featuring s...
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On stage: 'Little Shop of Horrors' takes over Paramount stage while Drury Lane celebrates Johnny CashAug 23, 2023 6:00 am - BET salutes soul music Black Ensemble Theater pays tribute to soul music and such seminal artists as Al Green, Gladys Knight, Barry White, and Ashford and Simpson, among...
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Illinois lagging in encouraging EV purchasesAug 23, 2023 1:00 am - Last month, Gov. J.B. Pritzker led a trade mission to the UK, where he promoted Illinois to investors as the electric vehicle mecca. But as Pritzker tries to expand on h...