Literature
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Weekend picks: Todd Bridges sheds his 'Strokes'Feb 05, 2015 10:00 pm - Crossing Bridges See if actor Todd Bridges (“Diff'rent Strokes,” “Everybody Hates Chris”) draws from his memoir, “Killing Willis,” for aspects of his standup comedy...
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Weekend picks: Monster Jam revs up at AllstateFeb 03, 2015 12:30 pm - Truck stunts There's plenty of racing and free-wheelin' stunts in the Monster Jam starting on Thursday at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $22-$...
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Second Harper Lee novel to be published in JulyFeb 03, 2015 12:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - "To Kill a Mockingbird" will not be Harper Lee's only published book after all. Publisher Harper announced Tuesday that "Go Set a Watchman," a novel the ...
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Elgin Literary Festival welcomes writers and readers of all agesFeb 02, 2015 10:00 pm - The Elgin Literary Festival, billed as "a free celebration of the written word for readers and writers of all ages," is the brainchild of Elgin resident Karly Kirkpatric...
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Book offers info on establishing family valuesFeb 02, 2015 10:00 pm - "The Opposite of Spoiled: Raising Kids Who Are Grounded, Generous, and Smart About Money" (Harper), by Ron Lieber Money can be a touchy subject for peopl...
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Book review: 'Lost & Found' is a poignant debutFeb 02, 2015 10:00 pm - "Lost & Found" (Dutton), by Brooke Davis Brooke Davis' debut novel, "Lost Found," begins with 7-year-old Millie Bird, who has recently lost her father, ...
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Mount Prospect author captures the funny side of parenthoodFeb 02, 2015 10:00 pm - Mount Prospect resident Rick Kaempfer admits that his first years as a parent were a case of trial-and-error. “And honestly, it was mostly error,” he said with a laugh. ...
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Book review: 'Crash & Burn' is emotional thrillerFeb 02, 2015 10:00 pm - "Crash & Burn" (Dutton), by Lisa Gardner Lisa Gardner delivers another gut-wrenching emotional thriller with her latest psychological tale, "Crash B...
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Book review: Strong storytelling in 'Among Thieves'Feb 02, 2015 10:00 pm - "Among Thieves" (Minotaur), by John Clarkson The brotherhood of criminals gets an incisive, gritty look in this highly entertaining launch of John Clarks...
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Review: Duchovny writes funny tale of Elsie the cowFeb 01, 2015 10:00 pm - "Holy Cow" (Farrar, Straus and Giroux), by David Duchovny The actor known for playing Fox Mulder on the TV series "The X-Files" and Hank Moody on the show "Californ...