Winnetka
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Book notes: Jennifer Chiaverini makes 2 local appearancesFeb 24, 2012 5:00 am - Ÿ St. Charles author D.C. Brod leads a “Writer's Center Special Topics Workshop” from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, in Room SRC 320 at the Elgin Community C...
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Book notes: Paretsky signs newest V.I. Washawski titleFeb 17, 2012 5:00 am - Ÿ Meet Jane O'Connor, one of the co-authors of the “Fancy Nancy” series, as she reads from and signs copies of the newest title, “Fancy Nancy and the Mermaid Ballet,” at...
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French recipes without fear in 'Bonne Femme Cookbook'Feb 14, 2012 12:00 pm - So Valentine's Day came and went without Filet with Cherry and Red Wine Sauce on the table for my loved ones. I meant to make it, but the day got away from me, which rea...
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Book notes: William Landay stops by Skokie's B&NFeb 03, 2012 5:00 am - Ÿ Author Kenneth K. Koskodan discusses and signs copies of his book “No Greater Ally: The Untold Story of Poland's Forces in World War II” at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, at C...
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Koehline art exhibit for Black History Month opens ThursdayJan 31, 2012 11:00 pm - Koehnline Museum of Art in Des Plaines is celebrating Black History Month by exhibiting art from four Chicago-based artists. The free exhibit will feature works by Prest...
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Book notes: Robert Crais stops in NapervilleJan 25, 2012 10:00 pm - Ÿ Local author Cherie Colyer discusses and signs copies of her debut novel, “Embrace,” from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 28, at Starbucks, 181 N. Barrington Road, Scha...
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Advocate Condell hosts Heart Month lectures, screeningsJan 23, 2012 10:00 pm - Advocate Condell Medical Center is offering free community education programs and discounted health screenings this February to raise awareness of heart health issues du...
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Book notes: 'Treats Truck' author stops in Vernon HillsJan 20, 2012 5:00 am - Ÿ Jill Salzman signs copies of her book, “Found It: A Field Guide for Mom Entrepreneurs,” at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22, at the Hip Circle Studio, 709 Washington St., Evanst...
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Oakton Community College music faculty performs jazz favoritesJan 15, 2012 11:00 pm - Oakton Community College’s music faculty will be joined by the Loyola Academy Jazz Band to perform a warm evening of jazz favorites on Friday, Jan. 27. An annual audienc...
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Chicago lawyer wins appeal in NY trial of $2.4 billion fraud caseJan 08, 2012 10:00 pm - NEW YORK — A federal appeals court in New York has ordered a new trial for a Chicago lawyer sentenced to seven years in prison in a $2.4 billion fraud at Refco Inc. The ...