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Appeals court tosses probation sentence for operator of kennel where 29 dogs diedApr 21, 2023 5:30 am - When DuPage County Judge Robert Miller sentenced a suburban kennel operator on charges stemming from a 2019 fire that killed 29 dogs, he acknowledged there was nothing h...
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Hub Arkush's second 2023 mock draft: Teams starting to nail down draft boardsApr 21, 2023 1:00 am - With the 2023 NFL draft now just days away, all 32 teams are starting to lock down their boards and focus on whether or not there may be more trades to be made and how t...
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Syndicated columnist Debra J. Saunders: A return to soft on crime?Apr 21, 2023 1:00 am - In 1993, Richard Allen Davis, an ex-con with an 11-page rap sheet, broke into a Petaluma home, kidnapped Polly Klaas, 12, then strangled her. It was a horrific crime - a...
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Marriott Theatre delivers major league revival of Triple-A tuner 'Damn Yankees'Apr 20, 2023 1:00 pm - “Damn Yankees” - ★ ★ ★ The reminder to shut off cellphones that preceded Wednesday's opening of Marriott Theatre's “Damn Yankees” came with an unexpected postscript. “P...
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Neighbors in the news: Harper chief of staff named president of national PR groupApr 20, 2023 6:00 am - • Jeff Julian, chief of staff at Harper College, Palatine, was installed as president of the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations at the organization's nati...
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However you decide to approach birding hobby, take your time and pay attentionApr 20, 2023 6:00 am - What's my birding style? What's my favorite way to enjoy birds? These are questions we might ask ourselves as our engagement with the hobby grows. I've been pondering th...
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Low 'Rise': Fifth 'Evil Dead' film a disappointingly derivative drama-traumaApr 20, 2023 6:00 am - “Evil Dead Rise” - ★ ★ This review has not been written for hard-core horror fans who've been waiting with bated (and baited) breath for a modernized, gory-fied update ...
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Sound check: International Pop Overthrow sets the stage for more than 60 artistsApr 19, 2023 6:00 am - International Pop Overthrow Marking its 20th year in Chicago, International Pop Overthrow takes over the Montrose Saloon for nine days of festival vibes and some of the ...
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Turn your thoughts to lighter fare as a welcome for springApr 19, 2023 6:00 am - Warmer weather means fresh food and easy recipes to keep you enjoying the weather outdoors instead of being trapped in your kitchen for hours. While these three recipes ...
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Prepare your own spicy olive medley for spring entertainingApr 19, 2023 6:00 am - When I was young, my mom bought two types of olives, canned black olives and pimento-stuffed green olives, and I loved both of them. At our house, they were primarily se...