Literature
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Controversial 'Gender Queer' will remain on the shelf at Barrington High, board decidesAug 17, 2022 1:00 am - The controversial graphic memoir “Gender Queer” will remain on the shelf at the Barrington High School library, the Barrington Community Unit School District 220 school ...
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Review: '~Slenderman' chronicles a harrowing childhood crime
Aug 16, 2022 7:00 am - 'œSlenderman: Online Obsession, Mental Illness, and the Violent Crime of Two Midwestern Girls,'ť by Kathleen Hale (Grove Press) The seemingly senseless stabbing of a you...
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Book review: Young detective solves the murder of a legendary Chicago cop in 'Long Gone'
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Fox News gets into movies with story from romance novelist
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Review: Man Ray muse Kiki de Montparnasse takes center stage
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"Whispers" theme of Mundelein short story contestAug 15, 2022 1:00 am - "Whispers" is the theme of the Mundelein Arts Commission's 2022 short story contest. The theme was inspired by the new sculpture "Susurro" ("Whisper") at Park and Seymo...
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Book review: Rough-start novel with redemptive, touching finish
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Book review: Fake pregnancy transforms lonely salarywoman's life
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Elgin Donor Club's annual book review luncheon returns Sept. 22Aug 10, 2022 11:00 pm - The Donor Club of Elgin recently announced the return of their annual book review luncheon, after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. It will be held Thursday, Sept. 22,...
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Cult-classic motoring novelist to sign books at the Geneva Concours d'Elegance Aug. 28Aug 10, 2022 11:00 pm - He's known as "the world's fastest novelist," and Burt Levy's seven-book series of "The Last Open Road" novels have become genuine cult classics on the motor sports and ...