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Broadway in Chicago's bold, discerning 'Oklahoma!' reflects troubled timesJan 12, 2022 10:00 pm - “Oklahoma!” - ★ ★ ★ ½ For theatergoers who welcome alternative interpretations of classic tuners, who don't mind being confronted by troubling truths that reflect these ...
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Widescreen: Director of Nicolas Cage's unique 'Pig' will next visit 'A Quiet Place'Jan 12, 2022 10:00 pm - A director's path from small independent production to blockbuster franchise has gotten very short in recent years, with producers like Marvel czar Kevin Feige inviting ...
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Donovan calls LaVine, "the ultimate team guy"Jan 12, 2022 11:00 am - Zach LaVine has a double-figure scoring streak of 139 consecutive games. It's the second-longest in franchise history, although there's a long, long way to go to catch M...
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Sound check: Celebrate 50 years of 'Aqualung' at ArcadaJan 12, 2022 5:00 am - 'Aqualung' anniversary Martin Barre, guitarist for the legendary British rock band Jethro Tull, is bringing his 50th anniversary celebration of the group's best-selling ...
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It's all a healthy balancing act with this creamy curryJan 12, 2022 5:00 am - Like many of you, I am trying to kick-start the new year with healthy choices. Out with cookies, candy and nog - in with fresh fruits and vegetables and all things good ...
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When you're off sugar but a slice of pie is calling your nameJan 12, 2022 5:00 am - I really wanted a piece of pie. Since I have avoided wheat by going gluten-free and have consumed less than one tablespoon of sugar every day for more than two years, pi...
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Arkush: Bears' initial interview requests for GM, coach are touchdownsJan 12, 2022 12:00 am - So what is best for the Chicago Bears now? Multiple reports suggest the team has requested interviews with at least nine head-coaching candidates including Todd Bowles, ...
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Dietz: Time to Bear down - for real this timeJan 12, 2022 12:00 am - So, the Bears are looking for a new coach and general manager. Again. It's mind boggling how inept the franchise has been when it comes to finding the right people to fi...
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Gregor: Lester, a standout Cubs starter for 6 seasons, calls it a careerJan 12, 2022 12:00 am - He pitched for the Nationals and rival Cardinals last season, but Jon Lester will always be remembered for his stellar stay with the Cubs. The bulldog left-hander arrive...
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Slumping Kane working through Blackhawks' frustrationsJan 12, 2022 12:00 am - Patrick Kane minced no words when asked to evaluate his 2021-22 campaign thus far, calling it one of the most disappointing of his long, illustrious career. "There's bee...