Cook County Lifestyle
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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"...
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Des Plaines goes Hollywood for Vaughn visitMar 09, 2010 10:00 pm - For a few hours Wednesday morning, Des Plaines residents got a taste of Hollywood celebrity with actor/comedian Vince Vaughn taking over the Choo Choo Restaurant to film...
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Grammy-winning 'Slumdog' music star coming to Sears CentreMar 09, 2010 10:00 pm - Most know him as the Oscar- and Grammy-award winner lauded for the soundtrack to "Slumdog Millionaire." A.R. Rahman will perform his award-winning hits on June 18 at the...
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Palatine High alum wins Oscar for work with 'Avatar'Mar 07, 2010 10:00 pm - Clutching his first Oscar, cinematographer and Palatine High School graduate Mauro Fiore Sunday thanked "Avatar" director James Cameron "for his amazing vision" and his ...
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'Avatar' cinematographer followed path from Palatine to PandoraMar 06, 2010 10:00 pm - Try to intimidate Mauro Fiore. Go on. Just try. The 1982 Palatine High School graduate is up for an Academy Award tonight for his camera work on James Cameron's cutting-...
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Mixed martial arts fights its way into local venuesFeb 25, 2010 10:00 pm - Dustin Kim had a little more than a week for the cuts and bruises plastered across his face to heal before starting a new job at a major financial institution. The Arlin...