Barrington Hills Lifestyle
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Thoroughbred styleFeb 22, 2008 10:00 pm - Laura Pedian's personal style is glamorous, opulent, 18th century French. So are you surprised that the designer lives in a barn? "I'm living my passion," she said. ...
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Book does more than pay lip service to the best cinematic smoochesFeb 13, 2008 10:00 pm - The old song says "a kiss is just a kiss." Movie fans know better. The best celluloid smooches linger in our minds (and hearts) long after the closing credits because th...
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Brothers Affleck score with 'Gone Baby Gone'Feb 11, 2008 10:00 pm - "Gone Baby Gone" -- Fans of the American crime film should be murderously happy these days. Starting with Martin Scorsese's 2006 triumph "The Departed," quality crime fl...
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How to fly solo during this holiday of loveFeb 07, 2008 10:00 pm - Forget those showoffs who gush when their bouquets arrive at their cubicles on Valentine's Day. Tune out that friend who brags about the romantic weekend he's planned fo...
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'Hunting Party' keeps on track despite GereJan 21, 2008 10:00 pm - "The Hunting Party" -- I'm a sucker for flicks about cynical, alcoholic, crusading journalists, which is why I enjoyed "The Hunting Party," despite some glaring flaws. R...
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Residents at home at CumberlandJan 10, 2008 10:00 pm - Cumberland Highlands in Des Plaines features homes with brick exteriors, hardwood floors and primarily ranch styles indicative of an older, established community. The ne...
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Suburban company shutting doors, ending a way of life for hundredsJan 09, 2008 10:00 pm - For 26 years, Ruben Mendoza worked 12-hour days, pouring white-hot molten metal to make car parts and power tools. Few people using the results of his labor had heard of...
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Simpsons to slasher can stuff those stockingsDec 17, 2007 10:00 pm - Christmas is a week away, and the movie studios are releasing a slew of stocking-stuffers today. Let's get to it: "The Simpsons Movie" -- Like many "Simpsons" fans, I wa...
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Paganica suits residents to a teeDec 06, 2007 10:00 pm - Norm and Carol Tucker enjoy their home in Paganica in Barrington Hills because it's one story, just the right size for two people, and they can do some gardening. "In ma...
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The classic Ringling Bros. circus returnsNov 01, 2007 11:00 pm - Last year's Ringling Bros. circus turned off a lot of longtime fans. In an attempt to add some zip and appeal to a younger demographic, the circus all but eliminated the...