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Homegrown fest brings local musicians, regional artists together Saturday in LisleJul 27, 2023 10:00 am - At this time last year, Homegrown Arts & Music Festival founder Aaron Williams wasn't sure he was going to carry the annual local music festival beyond its 10th year. Wh...
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Neighbors in the news: Hoffman Estates ophthalmologist receives Newsweek awardJul 27, 2023 6:00 am - • Hoffman Estates ophthalmologist Dr. Parag A. Majmudar was honored with Newsweek's Top Ophthalmologists Award for his unwavering commitment to improving vision care and...
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Steppenwolf co-founder Jeff Perry masterful in revival of classic 'No Man's Land'Jul 27, 2023 6:00 am - “No Man's Land” - ★ ★ ★ ½ Jeff Perry suggests audiences approach Steppenwolf Theatre's fine revival of Harold Pinter's “No Man's Land” as if it were a musical compositi...
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Widescreen: The invention of first smartphone on the big screen; Nolan's first movieJul 27, 2023 6:00 am - Somehow, corporate biopics are all the rage this year. First there was "Air," Ben Affleck's cringe-inducing exaltation of the guy who came up with Air Jordans (Matt Damo...
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Cyprus, Turkey and the importance of teaching real historyJul 27, 2023 1:00 am - I have a good friend in Cyprus named Daniel who was 15 in 1974 when Turkish forces split the island. Daniel lived in a village in the north of the island and when the Tu...
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Understanding diverse ways we share opinionsJul 27, 2023 1:00 am - We throw a lot of different voices at you on the Opinion page from day to day. Sorting among them can be confusing, so let's take a moment today to make sure things are ...
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Sound check: Jason Mraz at Ravinia; new Dan Wade album, Nellie's showJul 26, 2023 6:00 am - Fresh from Dan Wade With roots in the area's punk scene and a solo career built on the stages of the city, suburban-native guitarist and songwriter Dan Wade carries the...
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An essential summer cookout staple: the perfect potato saladJul 26, 2023 6:00 am - Many weeks of overheated summer remain, and everyone who can will continue their cookouts until it is too cold. For many, though, cooking outdoors never stops, even when...
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Reiter: A summer birding tour of the Centennial State delivered unforgettable sightingsJul 26, 2023 6:00 am - Now and then a trip turns out way better than expected. In June, I took one that did. I signed up with Colorado Birding Adventures in January. Waiting any longer was ris...
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Discover the sweet pleasure of adding salt to summer melons and other fruitJul 26, 2023 6:00 am - Do you salt your watermelon? If you do, you will immediately understand why watermelon and feta cheese are a perfect match. If not, learn why you should grab your salt s...