Barrington Lifestyle
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Sales down but prices goodFeb 28, 2008 10:00 pm - While the number of homes sold in many suburbs dropped in 2007, average sales prices have been much more stable. In many suburban towns prices actually rose a bit when 2...
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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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S. Barrington 'Idol' hopeful doesn't make the cutFeb 13, 2008 10:00 pm - Aw, nuts. South Barrington's Michael SanFilippo made it to Hollywood, but didn't make the cut for the Top 24 on "American Idol" Wednesday night. Guess that means the 19-...
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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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Two locals clash on 'Survivor: Micronesia'Feb 04, 2008 10:00 pm - Two contestants from Chicago's suburbs -- a golf cart-driving mom from Glen Ellyn and a former nude model living in Fox River Grove -- will compete on "Survivor: Microne...
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Enjoy maintenance-free living in winterFeb 01, 2008 10:00 pm - The 90-plus homeowners at Weatherstone Townhomes in Inverness can sit back and truly appreciate the beauty of snow as it gently covers the mature landscaping and blanket...
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Family pleased with 'desirable neighborhood'Jan 31, 2008 10:00 pm - Seventeen years ago, David and Julie Brown wanted to move their growing family from a townhouse to a single-family home. A good school district, large home sites and bea...
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What's cookin', good looking?Jan 31, 2008 10:00 pm - It's about more than upgrading your dinner from mac 'n' cheese and frozen entrees. It's about stepping up your game. Suburban couples and singles are flocking to local c...