Literature
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Book review: Molly Shannon discusses tragedy and perseverance in 'Hello, Molly!'
Apr 16, 2022 7:30 am - "Hello, Molly! A Memoir" by Molly Shannon (Ecco) Molly Shannon made a name for herself as a standout performer on "Saturday Night Live," star of the movi...
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Book review: 'Left on Tenth' a funny, poignant, magical memoir
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Local author celebrates Earth Week with book giveaway - but there's a catchApr 11, 2022 11:00 pm - Visiting a nearby park or forest preserve for Earth Week? There could be a free book to be found. Local author and science teacher Carl Armstrong is celebrating Earth W...
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Review: Eye-opening historical fiction 'Take My Hand'
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Book review: Liked 'Station Eleven'? Read 'Sea of Tranquility'
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Book review: 'In on the Joke' showcases trailblazing women comics
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2022 District 214, Daily Herald Community Art & Writing Contest winnersApr 07, 2022 11:00 pm - Art, poetry and fiction writing aren't talents that are supposed to fade away after high school. But adult life often intrudes. The annual Arts Unlimited District 214/Da...
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Second place, Prose - 'We are His'Apr 07, 2022 11:00 pm - He lands with a thump and a sigh, off the living room chair, his old bones tired, the sounds of his nails announcing his nightly journey. Clickity clack towards the kitc...
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Second place, Visual Art - 'Kate'Apr 07, 2022 11:00 pm - Judge's comment: The simple beauty of this fleeting moment is reinforced with complimentary colors and intricate details. This digital piece is a striking example of ren...
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First place, Prose - 'Slingshot'Apr 07, 2022 11:00 pm - During a rainy lunch time, Jason sat at a table in the school cafeteria with his two friends, Bill and Sonny. He said he had an idea that he had been thinking about for ...