Literature
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Barrington native, playwright to share reading of her latest playApr 11, 2023 11:00 pm - Join playwright and Barrington native, Stephanie Walker, for a reading of one of her latest plays, "The Sister House," at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 16, at Barrington's White ...
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Book review: 'Choosing to Run' highlights marathoner's endurance
Apr 11, 2023 6:00 am - "Choosing To Run" by Des Linden (Dutton) Running a marathon is a remarkable achievement for any runner, no matter the skill level or pace. Preparing for ...
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Al Jaffee, Mad magazine cartoonist who created Fold-In and 'Snappy Answers,' dead at 102
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Aurora's First Fridays celebrates spring, poetryApr 04, 2023 11:00 pm - Aurora's First Fridays is celebrating the start of spring along with National Poetry Month on April 7. The Cotton Seed Creative Exchange, 64 S. River St., will host a sp...
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Book review: Prohibition-era tale 'Hang the Moon' goes down easy
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Date With History series to explore the legend of Sgt. Alvin YorkMar 29, 2023 11:00 pm - The First Division Museum at Cantigny Park in Wheaton resumes its Date with History series on Thursday, April 6. Author and historian James P. Gregory Jr. will discuss ...
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Des Plaines library hosting open mic literary nightsMar 29, 2023 1:00 am - The Des Plaines Public Library will host a trio of open mic literary nights this spring and summer. The gatherings are set for April 11, May 9 and June 13. Each will ru...
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Book review: A writer investigates a UFO cult in East Texas
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Book review: 'American Mermaid' offers satiric look at Hollywood
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Book review: Stunning new novel about a family and mental illness