Celebrities
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Brandy, En Vogue and Arrested Development cancel at Aurora's RiverEdge; refunds offeredJul 10, 2019 1:00 am - The Brandy, En Vogue and Arrested Development concert on Aug. 17 at Aurora's RiverEdge Park has been canceled. “Unforeseen circumstances” were cited in a RiverEdge state...
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AP Exclusive: Nicki Minaj pulls out of Saudi Arabia concert
Jul 09, 2019 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Nicki Minaj is pulling out of a concert in Saudi Arabia because she says she wants to show support for women's rights, gay rights and freedom of expressi...
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Taste of Chicago is back - and bigger than everJul 07, 2019 7:00 am - It's touted as one of the largest outdoor food events in the U.S. - and it's right in our backyard. Taste of Chicago runs through Sunday, July 14, with a mix of food and...
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Festivals July 5-11: Frontier Days, Northwest Fourth Fest, Eyes to the Skies, Ribfest, Hometown Fest & moreJul 05, 2019 5:00 am - This weekend Barrington Fourth of July Fest: 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Friday, July 5, and 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, July 6, at the Barrington North Metra Lot, 201 S. ...
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Festivals through July 4: Frontier Days, Ribfest, Eyes to the Skies, Northwest Fourth Fest & moreJul 01, 2019 11:00 pm - This week Naperville's Ribfest: Noon to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, July 3-6, at Knoch Park, 724 S. West St., Naperville. “Last Nights at Knoch” features a varie...
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Book review: Celebrating the songs of America with Tim McGraw, Jon MeachamJun 23, 2019 7:29 am - "Songs of America" by Jon Meacham and Tim McGraw; Random House; 320 pages From the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution to the Gettysburg Add...
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Book review: 'Wild and Crazy Guys' explores nature of stardom itselfJun 23, 2019 7:29 am - "Wild and Crazy Guys: How the Comedy Mavericks of the '80s Changed Hollywood Forever" by Nick de Semlyen; Crown Archetype; 352 pages Our favorite funnymen of the 19...
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The Newseum's 'Daily Show' exhibit weighs Jon Stewart's impact on satire, news and politicsJun 22, 2019 7:28 am - WASHINGTON - When Jon Stewart appeared in front of Congress last week to deliver his impassioned testimony on behalf of 9/11 first responders, it was a reminder of both ...
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'Why change an apple?': A Q&A with Tony Bennett before he and his daughter take the Ravinia stageJun 19, 2019 11:00 pm - Tony Bennett, the musical legend, has led a storied career for nearly seven decades, performing with musical royalty, both past and present, and living out his creative ...
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Jenni Rivera biopic in the works with her family's support