Literature
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Arlington Heights Nike missile site featured in bookDec 15, 2010 10:00 pm - Arlington Heights historians are fascinated by the old Nike missile site east of New Wilke Road and south of Central Road. Part of the area is now Arlington Lakes Golf ...
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Patterson's 'The Gift' is action-packedDec 15, 2010 10:00 pm - James Patterson has a formula for young adult novels, and it works. In “The Gift,” the latest in his Witch & Wizard series, Patterson continues the saga of Whit and Wist...
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Children's book authors in McHenry, Glen EllynDec 13, 2010 10:00 pm - • Meet Kerry Hertel as she signs copies of her children's book “Tidy Tess” at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, at Borders Books and Music, 2221 Richmond Road, McHenry. (815) 5...
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Fremd teacher named Illinois Author of the YearDec 12, 2010 10:00 pm - The Illinois Association of Teachers of English has named Fremd High School English teacher Tony Romano as “2010 Illinois Author of the Year.” Romano was recognized for...
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Scarpetta returns in lifeless 'Port Mortuary'Dec 12, 2010 10:00 pm - Medical examiner Kay Scarpetta and her friends investigate two bizarre murders in the 18th thriller to feature America's favorite medical examiner. Training at Dover Air...
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Cheap stuff: 'Symphony in Lights', 'Mookie' art, Pat McCurdyDec 12, 2010 10:00 pm - Free Lighting up the night The Promenade Bolingbrook continues its “Symphony in Lights” holiday light show, featuring more than 250,000 LED lights embedded in ...
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Author Joan Wester Anderson in PalatineDec 06, 2010 10:00 pm - • “Sherlockian” author Graham Moore discusses and signs copies of his book at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, at Centuries and Sleuths Bookstore, 7419 W. Madison St., Forest Par...
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Audubon 'Birds of America' sells for $10.3 millionDec 06, 2010 10:00 pm - LONDON — To some it's just a bunch of bird pictures. To others, John James Audubon's "Birds of America" is a rare blend of art, natural history and craftsmanship, unique...
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Lewis Black reflects on being lonely at ChristmasDec 05, 2010 10:00 pm - Comedian Lewis Black is famous for being angry. In his new book, “I'm Dreaming of a Black Christmas,” he goes after what would seem like an easy target for him: Christia...
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Three authors selected for Naperville ReadsDec 04, 2010 10:00 pm - The 10th annual Naperville Reads celebration will feature the works of three award-winning authors: Jon Scieszka, Anthony Horowitz and Rebecca Skloot. All three authors ...