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Drury Lane's 'Forever Plaid' reminds us why this jukebox tuner remains an audience pleaserSep 27, 2021 4:00 pm - “Forever Plaid” - ★ ★ ★ ½ In a program note for Drury Lane Theatre's revival of “Forever Plaid,” director/choreographer Paul Stancato expresses his hope for audiences: t...
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What Illinois' green energy law means for electric car buyersSep 27, 2021 5:30 am - There's a lot to unpack in Illinois' new 956-page clean energy program, including $4,000 rebates for electric vehicles, subsidies for charging stations and ... some ambi...
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Illinois law will allow athletes to modify uniforms for cultural, religious reasonsSep 27, 2021 5:30 am - Illinois is the first state to adopt a new law providing students flexibility to modify their sports uniforms. The Inclusive Athletic Attire Act allows student athletes,...
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Feder: Ex-assistant producer accuses WTMX star Eric Ferguson of 'unwelcome sexual relationship'Sep 27, 2021 1:00 am - Radio Hall of Famer Eric Ferguson, longtime morning personality at WTMX 101.9-FM, is being sued by a former assistant producer of his show over allegations of an "unwelc...
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Looking back on looking upSep 27, 2021 1:00 am - We moved to Lisle when I was quite young. Tate Woods can attest to that fact. But even before Tate Woods, I knew about Eyes to the Skies. In fact, it qualifies as my ver...
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Feder: Chicago Reader celebrates 50th anniversary with gratitudeSep 27, 2021 1:00 am - The venerable Chicago Reader will honor its 50th year of publication with special anniversary issues on October 14 and October 28, featuring its origin story and article...
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Arkush: The Bears are officially desperate and 'everything is on the table' vs. LionsSep 27, 2021 1:00 am - When the sky is falling and lands smack dab on your head, where do you begin to pick up the pieces? How do you keep everyone and anyone from deserting the ship? And who ...
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Feder: Why Zoraida Sambolin came back to say goodbyeSep 27, 2021 1:00 am - Why did morning news anchor Zoraida Sambolin return to NBC-owned WMAQ-Channel 5 last week after a four-month leave of absence only to resign a few days later? It was pa...
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Lincicome: For Nagy, stumbling, bumbling is no way to go through a seasonSep 27, 2021 1:00 am - It seems so simple. Play Justin Fields and get on with it, get on not only with the future, but with the present. Accept the pain, enjoy the promise. It is going to work...
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City, suburban theaters return with fewer shows but plenty of applause-worthy optionsSep 26, 2021 7:00 am - While a crush of openings typically accompany autumn's arrival, that is not the case this year as the Chicago-area theater community continues to suffer the residual eff...