Music
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Lonely Island whack it out of the parkJun 18, 2013 1:00 pm - The Lonely Island, “The Wack Album” (Republic Records) The Lonely Island pull another magic trick out of the fun box — and it's their third studio record, “The Wack...
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A new generation of directors leads CTE in ‘iSing’Jun 18, 2013 11:18 am - When Allison Cherry stepped onto the Children’s Theatre of Elgin stage in 1992 as a second grader, she never dreamed that she would one day end up running the show. But...
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J. Cole is superb on sophomore albumJun 18, 2013 11:00 am - J. Cole, “Born Sinner” (Roc Nation/Columbia) J. Cole continues to live up to the hype he initially got from rap great Jay-Z, delivering an assortment of quality son...
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With Samsung, Jay-Z’s business continues to boomJun 18, 2013 8:53 am - NEW YORK — He really is more than a businessman. Jay-Z’s partnership with Samsung for his new album, “Magna Carta Holy Grail,” is another sign of how musicians are findi...
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Best bets: Rock on at Naper Nights this weekendJun 18, 2013 6:00 am - Rock tributes Naper Nights return this weekend at Naper Settlement with rock tribute bands American English (playing music of the Beatles on Friday) and Heartache T...
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Geneva Swedish Days: continuing the family traditionJun 17, 2013 12:53 pm - Laura Rush can’t remember a single year that she hasn’t made it down for at least one day to Geneva’s Swedish Days. The Geneva native even remembers bringing her 3-mont...
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Country duo Thompson Square to headline Northwest Fourth FestJun 17, 2013 4:24 am - An award-winning country duo will headline this year’s Northwest Fourth Fest in Hoffman Estates. For $10, attendees can gain access to see Thompson Square at 7:30 p.m. ...
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Kanye West eerie, erratic on 'Yeezus'Jun 16, 2013 11:00 pm - Kanye West, “Yeezus” (Def Jam/Roc-A-Fella) It's hard to digest all of Kanye West on his new album. “Yeezus” is the rapper's darkest, eeriest and most erratic album ...
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Auditions open for Schaumburg Battle of the BandsJun 16, 2013 1:26 pm - Auditions are taking place until Tuesday, July 9, for the Schaumburg Township Library’s Battle of the Bands. The competitive concert will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesda...
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Kim Kardashian, Kanye West welcome daughterJun 15, 2013 4:00 pm - LOS ANGELES — It looks to be a baby girl for Kim Kardashian and her rapper boyfriend Kanye West. Or does it? The couple was keeping silent on Sunday in the wake of multi...