Cook County Entertainment
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Hollywood comes to Elgin in 'Contagion' shootDec 02, 2010 10:00 pm - It snowed a bit earlier than expected in Elgin Friday thanks to special effects workers for “Contagion,” the blockbuster movie that's being shot at the old Sherman Hosp...
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'Six Million Dollar Man' fan dives into new DVD setDec 02, 2010 10:00 pm - In the years right before “Star Wars” came along, the hearts and minds of children everywhere belonged to Col. Steve Austin. I should know. I was one of those young fan...
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The miser's mellowed, but Goodman's 'Carol' has its charmsDec 01, 2010 10:00 pm - It's the 33rd time around for the Goodman Theatre's “A Christmas Carol,” but there is still lots of charm to be found in this annual holiday production. The big questio...
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'Contagion' extra special for suburbsDec 01, 2010 10:00 pm - “Contagion,” a virus outbreak thriller set for theaters next fall, is coming to Elgin to film today and early next week at the old Sherman Hospital. The set at 934 Cente...
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EverGreen Theatre to present Jones' 'A Voice of My Own'Dec 01, 2010 10:00 pm - EverGreen Theatre Ensemble presents Elinor Jones' “A Voice of My Own,” which celebrates the triumphs and defeats women writers experienced through the centuries. Authors...
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'Grease' co-creator: No one got the endingDec 01, 2010 10:00 pm - We're sorry, Sandy. All this time, we were completely wrong about you and the ending of your musical movie “Grease.” We thought that when you doffed your sweet Sandra De...
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Prospect Heights actress strikes gold with parody roleDec 01, 2010 10:00 pm - Lori Lee has tackled serious drama, but she's best known for campy roles as her current stage job more than proves. For the last seven years, Lee, of Prospect Heights, ...
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Local theaters re-imagine 'A Christmas Carol'Nov 30, 2010 10:00 pm - From Klingons to a crabby Mrs. Cratchit, local theaters re-imagine 'A Christmas Carol'
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Elgin-bound Poundstone chats about cats, comedy and webcamsNov 29, 2010 10:00 pm - “My show is largely autobiographical,” said Paula Poundstone, during a recent phone interview about her upcoming performance in Elgin. “Kids, animals, current events, m...
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Exempt casinos from smoking ban?Nov 26, 2010 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- Almost three years since Illinois' indoor smoking ban took effect, the push is on again to allow gamblers to light up in casinos. Illinois casinos' reven...