Downers Grove Lifestyle
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Thankfully, real life often just 'like a movie'Sep 24, 2009 11:00 pm - "Like a movie." That's how a West Chicago woman described the scene when escaped fugitive Robert Maday's carjacked automobile raced past her in a desperate attempt to es...
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Ebert to sign books in NapervilleSep 24, 2009 11:00 pm - • Celebrated film critic and author Roger Ebert will sign copies of his film books at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Hollywood Palms, 352 S. Route 59, Naperville. Eber...
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Midwest SOARRING returns to Naper Settlement for Harvest Pow WowSep 23, 2009 11:00 pm - Yes, there will be plenty of feathers and dancing at the 15th annual Harvest Pow Wow at Naper Settlement. And yes, there will be Native American songs and storytelling ...
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Take a hike and enjoy nature in all of its fall glorySep 21, 2009 11:00 pm - The signs of fall are starting to show everywhere, but if you want a really impressive view of the change of seasons head to one of the area's hiking trails. Whether tak...
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Salty sanctuary promises relaxation and, for some, a kind of healingSep 20, 2009 11:00 pm - As Laurie Martin entered the chamber, salt crunched softly beneath her feet. She heard a muted crashing of waves on a beach, and a faint smell of the sea came to her. As...
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Naperville pool hall transitions into Last Call Sports BarSep 15, 2009 11:00 pm - Before you turn 21, it can be tough to find entertainment in the suburbs. You can only hang out at the mall, sit around in your friend's basement or go to a movie so man...
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Best Bets: Skate for the Heart, wine fest, Paul Rodriguez at ParamountSep 14, 2009 11:00 pm - I heart skating "Skate for the Heart" is a to-be-televised NBC show to benefit heart health-care charities. Skating champions Evan Lysacek of Naperville, Sasha Cohen, Jo...
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Cheap fun: Sinatra tribute, 'Oz' anniversary, Bubble ManSep 14, 2009 11:00 pm - $10 and under 'That's Amore' Baritone vocalist Jack Miuccio presents "That's Amore," a musical tribute to some Italian-American crooners, including singers Frank Sinatra...
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Learn about wine, munch on appetizersSep 14, 2009 11:00 pm - Intro to wine Timothy O'Toole's Pub in Chicago and Gurnee hold a Wine Tasting 101 event, hosted by wine director Bill O'Connell. Learn about red and white varietals whi...
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Revolutionary War battles reenacted at CantignySep 12, 2009 11:00 pm - Freebie Remembering the war More than 500 re-enactors from the Northwest Territory Alliance bring the Revolutionary War to life in the Revolutionary War Re-ena...