Television
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Oprah a life-changing force for some fansMay 24, 2011 12:00 am - Love her or hate her, it's hard to deny that Oprah Winfrey's talk show struck a chord with suburban residents. For the past 25 years, Oprah has been part of the daily ro...
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How TLC's 'Pawn Queens' came to NapervilleMay 23, 2011 11:00 pm - You never know when a Naperville connection will come in handy. In 2009, reality TV producer Jason Morgan was in town for his 20-year Naperville North High School class ...
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Suburban 'Biggest Loser' contestants staying healthyMay 23, 2011 12:00 am - When NBC airs the season finale of “The Biggest Loser: Couples” Tuesday, May 24, Bartlett resident Maria Ventrella, a contestant on last year's show, might not be watchi...
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‘Windy City Live’ moves into Oprah’s slotMay 23, 2011 12:00 am - ABC Chicago’s new show “Windy City Live” takes over Oprah Winfrey’s time slot locally on 9 a.m. Thursday, with Ryan Chiaverini and Val Warner hosting, and native Chicago...
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Singer John Rich named 'Celebrity Apprentice'May 22, 2011 11:00 pm - NEW YORK — Country singer John Rich went all the way on "The Celebrity Apprentice," claiming victory and $250,000 for charity. He was up against actress Marlee Matlin on...
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When Oprah says goodbye, will she really be gone?May 22, 2011 11:00 pm - NEW YORK — The sun will come out on Thursday. Bet your bottom dollar. Moreover, the Earth will almost certainly still be spinning on its axis. Even in Chicago, the city ...
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Suburban soap fans try to save showMay 22, 2011 12:00 am - The recent cancellation of “All My Children” devastated Pat Dedinas, an Antioch woman who’s watched the soap opera “since Erica Kane was 17.” “I feel like I’m losing my ...
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Ashley Hebert is ABC's latest 'Bachelorette'May 20, 2011 11:00 am - Hebert looking for love on 'Bachelorette'
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Couric signs off as CBS anchorMay 20, 2011 11:00 am - NEW YORK — Katie Couric signed off as "CBS Evening News" anchor for the last time on Thursday, thanking viewers for "coming along with me on this incredible journey." Th...
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Real-life dramas fodder for TV showsMay 20, 2011 12:00 am - NEW YORK — No television drama exists in a vacuum. Many of the best draw freely from unscripted, unruly real life. That's certainly the case with “Treme,” HBO's glorious...