Northfield Lifestyle
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Kabul House brings flavors of Afghanistan to the suburbsApr 05, 2010 11:00 pm - The Ramada O'Hare, a prosaic hotel in Elk Grove Village, seems an unlikely spot to encounter exotic cuisine, but tucked inside is a secret gem of a restaurant, Kabul Hou...
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Leno premieres Prospect High grad's short filmMar 31, 2010 11:00 pm - Before heading over to Jay Leno's studio on Wednesday, all Kylie Condon had to do was ask herself: "Would Tina Fey be nervous?" Probably not. Condon, an Arlington Height...
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DeWyze gives Idol judges a special 'Treat'Mar 30, 2010 11:00 pm - If Tuesday night does indeed mark the turning point in Lee DeWyze's life, he may have Usher to thank for that. The R&B star served as the guest mentor on "American Idol,...
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Hoarding: When clutter becomes a crisisMar 28, 2010 11:00 pm - How many times have you heard the following sentence? "I'm such a pack rat I can't throw anything away." Maybe you've heard a friend say, "Why do I hoard all of this stu...
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DeWyze delivers 'Letter' to all but SimonMar 23, 2010 11:00 pm - Lee DeWyze convinced all the judges except one. Having his pick from Billboard No. 1 songs, the Mount Prospect native chose "The Letter" by the Box Tops to sing on Tuesd...
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McGonigal's serving up beer, music and plenty of pub grubMar 22, 2010 11:00 pm - When he decided to open his first restaurant and bar, Bryan McGonigal figured that Barrington was in need of a new nightlife destination. Judging from the early crowds a...
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Local 'Idol' finalist DeWyze got his start pushing porridgeMar 22, 2010 11:00 pm - Lee DeWyze wasn't always rock 'n roll. Two years ago, he was more Farmer Brown. That's when the American Idol finalist helped out the wife of a fellow band member and re...
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Judge says 'Idol' contestant's 'Burden' not his momentMar 16, 2010 11:00 pm - Last week Lee DeWyze welcomed criticism from the American Idol judges. On Tuesday, he heard plenty more after his version of "Beast of Burden" by the Rolling Stones. "I...
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Local pubs make it easy to be green on St. Patrick's DayMar 10, 2010 10:00 pm - You may not have a drop of Celtic blood, but everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day. Irish pubs are celebrating all weekend long -- and of course, on Wednesday, March 17...
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DeWyze takes a risk, but welcomes criticismMar 10, 2010 10:00 pm - Lee DeWyze didn't blow the American Idol judges away on Wednesday, but he may just have sung his way into the next round. The Mount Prospect native preformed "Fireflies"...