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Gothic horror tale 'Frankenstein' inspires provocative premiere of 'The Jigsaw Bride' at First FolioOct 21, 2021 7:45 am - “The Jigsaw Bride” - ★ ★ ★ ½ For “The Jigsaw Bride,” Joseph Zettelmaier's new play premiering at First Folio Theatre, the playwright once again turned to Mary Shelley fo...
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Constable: Military miniature show more about art than artilleryOct 21, 2021 5:30 am - Founded in 1952 by five men who collected toy soldiers, the Military Miniature Society of Illinois has grown into an international club that goes far beyond military fig...
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Estrich: The cost of meat and the middle classOct 21, 2021 1:00 am - By Susan Estrich The answer is almost always $20. As in, how much do you think this turkey sandwich cost? Hint: it used to be $10. Extra points: Remember, we're in Cali...
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Feder: Trenier Ward joins ABC 7Oct 21, 2021 1:00 am - Trenier Ward, a multimedia journalist who grew up in Chicago and graduated from Northern Illinois University, is coming home to join ABC-owned WLS-Channel 7 as a per die...
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Elgin Golferettes celebrate 70 years of golf, laughter and friendshipOct 20, 2021 11:00 pm - Although the world-renowned Elgin National Watch Company ended production over a half century ago, one aspect of this iconic company remains as strong as ever. The Elgi...
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Neighbors in the News: Elmhurst Realtor named president-elect of state organizationOct 20, 2021 11:00 pm - • Elmhurst resident and Realtor Michael Gobber, was installed as the 2022 president-elect of Illinois REALTORS. He is the designated managing broker and partner of Centu...
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Widescreen: Hulu's 'Only Murders' finale plays a perfect coda for a satisfying seasonOct 20, 2021 11:00 pm - "Doo da-doo, do-do-doo, do do doo." If I can stop humming the infectious theme song long enough, I can tell you that this week's finale of "Only Murders in the Building,...
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Denis Villeneuve directs a highly visual, empathy-challenged, almost too-faithful adaptation of Frank Herbert's 'Dune'Oct 20, 2021 6:00 am - “Dune” - ★ ★ ½ Hey, at least this spectacular, fervidly anticipated adaptation of Frank Herbert's densely packed 1965 science-fiction novel “Dune” fares better than Dav...
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Pumpkin Lasagna Roll-Ups show off the seasonal squash's savory sideOct 20, 2021 6:00 am - It's pumpkin time! Yes, I'm one of those people who get excited when the pumpkin doughnuts, coffee and other pumpkin goodies begin to appear. I don't know why I don't ea...
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Sound check: The Mild West at Lincoln Hall; Dave Gomez benefit showOct 20, 2021 6:00 am - The mildest Juice Chicago indie-pop rockers The Mild West have been following Boston's jazzy rock band Juice around on tour to Cincinnati and Detroit. But this week...