Literature
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First place, Visual Art - 'The Husk'Apr 07, 2022 11:00 pm - Judge's comment: This haunting figure evokes strong emotions while raising questions about the fragility of our bodies and alluding to a dystopian narrative. The artist ...
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Honorable mention, Prose — 'Masquerade'Apr 07, 2022 11:00 pm - “Higher! Push me higher!” Elissa's shrill eight-year-old voice cut through the damp morning air. She shrieked as she flew back and forth on a wooden swing. Behind her, h...
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Review: 'In on the Joke' showcases trailblazing women comics
Apr 06, 2022 7:00 am - 'œIn on the Joke: The Original Queens of Stand-Up Comedy'ť by Shawn Levy (Doubleday) The first women stand-up comics broke down barriers and paved the way for a multitud...
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Review: Lost and found in Ocean Vuong's 'Time Is a Mother'
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Lisle Library District joins with local libraries to host actor and author Nick OffermanApr 05, 2022 11:00 pm - On Wednesday, April 27, bestselling author and comedic actor Nick Offerman will be joined in conversation virtually with Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy. It will begin at 7 p...
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Book review: Dylan Marron finds common ground with the enemy
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Children's Theatre of Elgin's 'Ella' puts modern spin on fairy taleApr 04, 2022 11:00 pm - Children's Theatre of Elgin's original take on classic fairy tale opens Friday
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Review: Liked '~Station Eleven?' Read '~Sea of Tranquility'
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Writers Read Series welcomes poet and author Paul Tran April 14Apr 03, 2022 11:00 pm - The College of DuPage Writers Read Series welcomes poet and author Paul Tran to discuss their book of poetry, "All the Flowers Kneeling," at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, April 1...
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Book review: The satirical absurdity of Chou's 'Disorientation'