Lifestyle
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Pandemic takes particular toll on teenager with autismMay 11, 2021 11:00 pm - Things had been turning around for Andrew, a teenager with epilepsy and autism spectrum disorder. “He had learned to calm down,” said Jane, his grandmother and guardian....
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Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity to dedicate duplex May 16May 11, 2021 11:00 pm - Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity will virtually dedicate its latest project, a duplex at 829-831 Grove St. in Aurora, at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 16. The public is invited t...
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Aurora youth ministry to hold barbecue fundraiserMay 11, 2021 11:00 pm - Urban Youth Ministry, a program of Wayside Cross Ministries in Aurora, will hold a drive-thru barbecue dinner fundraiser Thursday, May 13, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The public...
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Review: Stacey Abrams writes a legal-political thriller
May 11, 2021 7:00 am - 'œWhile Justice Sleeps,'ť Stacey Abrams (Doubleday) 'œWhile Justice Sleeps'ť is a deftly written page-turner - understated action, vivid characters and a tense, plausibl...
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Stacey Abrams adds producer to her resume with book deal
May 11, 2021 7:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - Stacey Abrams' new political thriller was snapped up for a small-screen adaptation. The rights for 'œWhile Justice Sleeps" will go to Working Title Te...
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Review: Exclusive women's club sparks a new mystery novel
May 11, 2021 7:00 am - 'œA Special Place for Women,'ť by Laura Hankin (Berkley) If you've harbored curiosity or skepticism about secret societies or clubs, 'œA Special Place for Women'ť by La...
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Wheeling woman embodies Navy motto as she bikes cross country to serve veteransMay 11, 2021 6:00 am - In summer 2016, Tracy Sefcik took part in RAGBRAI, The Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa. Sponsored by The Des Moines Register Media, it is the oldest, l...
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Dining events: City Works, Old Town Pour House honor American Craft Beer WeekMay 11, 2021 6:00 am - Beer, beer, beer There's still time to celebrate American Craft Beer Week. And there's still time to get in on some of the Beer Week deals at City Works and Old Town Pou...
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Book review: CNN anchor Jake Tapper fails in covering a thriller
May 11, 2021 6:00 am - "The Devil May Dance" by Jake Tapper (Little, Brown) As Jake Tapper's new thriller, "The Devil May Dance," opens in the year 1960, New York Republican Co...
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New to streaming this week: Angelina Jolie thrills and Black Keys rock
May 11, 2021 6:00 am - Here's a collection curated by The Associated Press' entertainment journalists of what's arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. Movies • After...