Itasca Lifestyle
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10 myths about the fluMar 09, 2008 11:00 pm - Cold weather does not cause the flu. Fasting won't make it disappear any quicker. And the flu shot, which gets a bad rap in years like this, really is the best way to wa...
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Lots of ways to celebrate feasts of St. Pat, St. JoeMar 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Here is a list of area Saint Patrick's Day and Saint Joseph's Day events: March 8 • St. Patrick's Day parade, Main Street from 6th Street to 4th Avenue, St. Charles. 2 p...
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Diablo Cody feels the inevitable Hollywood backlashFeb 26, 2008 10:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Being the most famous stripper-turned-screenwriter in the world isn't always as pleasant as it may sound. Diablo Cody, whose blog-to-riches fairy tale culmin...
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'Animal House' is 30, and that brings us … Karen Allen!Feb 22, 2008 10:00 pm - Throughout my life, the film "Animal House" and one of its stars, Karen Allen, has played an unwitting supporting role. "Animal House" is 30 years old now and so am I. A...
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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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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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Christmas meals made to orderDec 13, 2007 10:00 pm - Don't feel like cooking for Christmas? Here are some holiday dining options in the area. Prairie Grass Café, 601 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, hosts its second annual Ho...