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Addison native Casimere Jollette's star is rising. Now you can see her in 'F.R.E.D.I.' on Netflix.Jan 22, 2019 5:00 am - Just last spring, actress Casimere Jollette was interviewed on the red carpet at the premiere of the new sci-fi/adventure movie "F.R.E.D.I.," and in December the film de...
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'Not only did that change Joshua's life, it changed Berry's life': How a boy, pony bondedJan 22, 2019 4:33 am - With a smile nearly as wide as his cowboy hat, 8-year-old Joshua Martin ambles into the Arcada Theater in St. Charles, where his movie, "A Pony And His Boy: The Story Of...
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Trump may prove not to be benefactor to pro-life movement he seemsJan 22, 2019 12:00 am - Through a blooming diversity of investigations, we will soon discover if the world that has always surrounded Donald Trump - the sleazy fixers, the disposable women, the...
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Feder: New lineup debuts today on 102.3 XLCJan 22, 2019 12:00 am - It's a whole new day on the station that bills itself as "Lake County's Best Variety," Robert Feder writes. Today marks the debut of a new talent lineup on WXLC 102.3-FM...
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Practicing politics at a high levelJan 22, 2019 12:00 am - Over a lifetime in politics, I've met a lot of interesting, impressive politicians. But those I truly admired were men and women who were adept at the arts both of polit...
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What's up with that? Oscar noms create umbrage, surprise and vexationsJan 21, 2019 10:00 pm - "Black Panther" becomes the first superhero movie to be nominated for a best picture Academy Award Tuesday, but not an single cast member receives an Oscar nod. What's u...
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Porsche celebrates its 70th birthday in styleJan 21, 2019 5:00 am - Porsche had a crazy 2018, celebrating its 70th anniversary. One rock star VIP that was along for the worldwide ride was none other than Porsche No. 1. The car is a 1948 ...
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Unhappy workers, but no shutdown meltdown at O'HareJan 21, 2019 4:00 am - There was a direct connection between Saturday's snowstorm and delays at O'Hare International Airport. But measuring the direct impact of a prolonged partial government ...
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District 214 holding special recognition for National Girls & Women in Sports DayJan 21, 2019 12:00 am - This February is the 33rd anniversary of the annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day, a national observance celebrating the extraordinary achievements of women and g...
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Reflection on 'The Year of the Bird'Jan 21, 2019 12:00 am - Could it be that birding gets more interesting and more exciting the longer we do it? Dedicated watchers know the answer is yes. The 2018 birding year, officially The ...