Lifestyle Columns
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On 'The Menu,' black comedy, conformity and death blend in a sumptuous cinematic stewNov 17, 2022 5:00 am - “The Menu” - ★ ★ ★ ★ By now, we can assume that the majority of America's film critics have exhausted all the truly clever, extremely good and moderately mediocre food ...
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Sound check: Better Than Ezra stream, rockabilly in LombardNov 17, 2022 5:00 am - Lombard rockabilly Jump into a night of rhythm and blues as BrauerHouse Live hosts a Viva La Rockabilly showcase this weekend, featuring performances by 3 On the T...
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Neighbors in the news: Dr. Amin Kassam tapped to lead Neurological InstituteNov 17, 2022 5:00 am - • NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) welcomed neurosurgeon Dr. Amin Kassam to lead the NorthShore Neurological Institute at Northwest Community Healthcare i...
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'She Said' a fact-based journalism drama with a distinctive, strong feminine voiceNov 16, 2022 10:00 pm - “She Said” - ★ ★ ★ ★ Maria Schrader's “She Said” belongs among the top three fact-based journalism movies showcasing investigative reporters, but with a significant dif...
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Micky Dolenz carries on The Monkees' legacy of fun with two suburban shows this weekendNov 16, 2022 10:00 pm - “I always say they pay me to travel, I sing for free,” said Micky Dolenz, the last remaining member of the pop-rock group The Monkees. “When I get on stage, it's 90 minu...
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Widescreen: A free sample of 'Andor,' del Toro Q&A and a new theater opens in GlenviewNov 16, 2022 10:00 pm - "Star Wars" fans who don't subscribe to Disney+ will get a chance next week to see the first two episodes of "Andor," the space-bound spycraft drama from "Michael Clayto...
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Thanksgiving stuffing in your waffle iron? You bet!Nov 16, 2022 5:00 am - Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and if you're anything like me, you have already been looking through recipes and creating grocery lists. I used to try a few ne...
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'It's a great privilege to say I know two languages': U-46 marks 50 years of bilingual educationNov 16, 2022 4:00 am - Growing up in a predominantly Spanish-speaking household, Giselle Naranjo wanted to stay connected to her roots and to family members who spoke only her native tongue, w...
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How Bob Dolgan's documentaries capture the magic and mystery of Illinois birdsNov 15, 2022 5:00 am - Chicago resident Bob Dolgan is a birder, a conservationist, and a fan of the Cleveland Guardians - impressive credentials, in my book. I first met Bob at last spring's I...
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Good News Sunday: DuPage County schools see strong growth after COVID-19 learning lossNov 13, 2022 6:00 am - Good News Sunday: DuPage County schools see strong growth after COVID-19 learning loss