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The other epidemicFeb 25, 2021 10:00 pm - While the human suffering of COVID-19 has captured our nation's attention, the other epidemic in America still rages on: our nation's opioid crisis. Before COVID-19, we ...
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Jewish lore inspires chilling but less-than-original horror film 'The Vigil'Feb 25, 2021 5:00 am - “The Vigil” — ★ ★ ½ Keith Thomas' atmospherically chilling, jump-scarey horror tale “The Vigil” eventually arrives at a narrative crossroads where it can go one of ...
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Widescreen: What other films did 'Nomadland' director Chloe Zhao make?Feb 25, 2021 5:00 am - Writer/producer/director Chloe Zhao has the hottest name in Hollywood right now and her awards-season canonization is likely to begin this Sunday at the Golden Globes, w...
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Sound check: A new phase for Marina City; Jeff Schaller's new EP; Ramsey Lewis on loveFeb 25, 2021 5:00 am - Marina City's new ‘Baby' For Marina City, it's time to make a few changes. And the first of three singles — Friday's release of “Trust Fund Baby” — is only the star...
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What were the Capitol rioters thinking?Feb 25, 2021 12:00 am - It's one of the most basic questions of the U.S. Capitol riot investigation: What was the rioters' plan? What did they think was going to happen when they stormed the Ca...
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Helping you gain a deeper understanding of local candidatesFeb 25, 2021 12:00 am - I feel a constant sense of mystery and appreciation when I consider that so many people are willing, sometimes eager even, to offer themselves for local elected leadersh...
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Feder: Talk radio host Dan Proft ends brief run in syndicationFeb 25, 2021 12:00 am - A little more than year after he took over the syndicated evening show vacated by Joe Walsh, Chicago radio personality Dan Proft is closing out his run as a national tal...
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A better than ever cook-and-serve sugar-free chocolate puddingFeb 24, 2021 5:00 am - When I was a youngster, I loved old-fashioned, cook-and-serve butterscotch pudding and was surprised to recently come across a scratch-made butterscotch pudding recipe i...
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Cookbooks make good company during a pandemicFeb 24, 2021 5:00 am - Like everyone else decluttering during the pandemic, I've recently turned my eyes to the shelves of cookbooks I own. I have a couple of favorites that I use all the time...
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Bright green and orange lasagna can brighten winter with comfort, tooFeb 24, 2021 5:00 am - As I look out my window, all I see is white snow and gray skies. Maybe you are like me and are craving some color, especially on your plate. With bright green and vivid ...