Literature
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Caitlin Strong is female John McClane
May 28, 2009 11:00 pm - Caitlin Strong, a fifth-generation Texas Ranger, was the only woman member of that storied band of lawmen; but as Jon Land's "Strong Enough to Die" opens, things have no...
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'Fight Club' author has a new small hero
May 25, 2009 11:00 pm - JACKSON, Miss. -- Everybody just knew Chuck Palahniuk was a murderer -- maybe something worse. The author spent some time working in a soup kitchen years ago, but didn't...
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Book navigates crosscurrents of immigration
May 25, 2009 11:00 pm - They used to hang pirates on a small island in New York harbor, near where the Statue of Liberty now stands. Today, after 63 years as a testing station for would-be immi...
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Darrow study brings 'Trials of Century' to life
May 25, 2009 11:00 pm - Each of Clarence Darrow's last three major cases was described as "the trial of the century," and with some justification. All three cases -- tried in the space of just ...
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Visit the Prairie Arts Festival in SchaumburgMay 23, 2009 11:00 pm - Freebie! Prairie Arts Festival Visit the Prairie Arts Festival, a fine arts show and sale with works by more than 150 artists. See works of glass, fiber, sculp...
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Familiar faces drive Leonard's 'Road Dogs'
May 21, 2009 11:00 pm - Jack Foley has robbed 127 banks. Or 176. Or more than 200. It depends on who you ask. Go with the low number and Foley is still the most prolific bank robber ever, makin...
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Coen to read from, sign copies of Chicago mob bookMay 19, 2009 11:00 pm - • Author Jeff Coen will read from his new book, "Family Secrets: The Case That Crippled the Chicago Mob," at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at Borders Books and Music, 1144 La...
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Former Hersey teacher reveling in 'Ten Again' successMay 19, 2009 11:00 pm - For more than 30 years, Michael Bellito taught his students to skip the flowery prose and instead write what they know. Now he has taken his own advice. The retired Hers...
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More than 300 crafters at 41st annul Fair DiddlyMay 16, 2009 11:00 pm - Freebie! The sun always seems to shine on Fair Diddly! Shop outdoors and browse through the artwork of more than 300 crafters from across the United States at ...
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'Wicked Prey' author in Oak BrookMay 14, 2009 11:00 pm - • "Wicked Prey" author John Sandford reads from and signs copies of his book at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at Borders Books and Music, 1500 16th St., Oak Brook. (630) 574-...