Travel
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Stratford-upon-Avon marks 400 years since Shakespeare diedMay 03, 2016 5:58 am - STRATFORD-UPON-AVON, England - "All the world's a stage," wrote William Shakespeare, who died 400 years ago. But he played out much of his life in one small English mark...
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Midwest travel: Chicago's Adler brings stargazing to you with 'Scopes in the CityApr 29, 2016 11:00 pm - Chicago Sky riders Adler Planetarium astronomers and educators bring the universe to various Chicago locales with its 'Scopes in the City program. Free sky-wat...
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Great American Eclipse draws tourists to path of totalityApr 28, 2016 6:00 am - CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Where's the best place to watch next year's eclipse? If you're thinking the grand open spaces of Wyoming, you have plenty of company. Hotel rooms across...
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Constable: No Arrieta fans in Spanish town of ArrietaApr 28, 2016 5:23 am - Since everything started clicking for him last summer, Cubs ace Jake Arrieta continues to rack up eye-popping statistics that separate him from the rest of the pitchers ...
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Visiting Arthur Avenue in the Bronx means Italian foodApr 26, 2016 6:00 am - NEW YORK - A visit to Arthur Avenue in the Bronx means one thing: Italian food. Fresh mozzarella, handmade pasta and hero sandwiches loaded with ham, tomatoes, peppers a...
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Midwest travel: Chicago Improv Fest roars into the city, SchaumburgApr 23, 2016 7:19 am - Chicago Play with this You are living in the improv capital of the world, and if you'd like to see tomorrow's "Saturday Night Live" stars, get to the 19th Chicago Improv...
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Louisville Slugger Museum bats .400 with Cubs, White Sox nostalgiaApr 17, 2016 7:00 am - “Look, there's Ernie Banks.” Sure enough, a home plate with the baseball legend's name on it and a replica of his bat in bronze stands near a street corner. As my husban...
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From acting to hotels, GM aims to bring community back to HiltonApr 17, 2016 1:00 am - Steven Ellingsen is the new general manager of the Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center in Oak Brook. And his entry into the hotel industry years ag...
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Midwest travel: Pastoral Artisan Producer Fest takes over Chicago French MarketApr 16, 2016 7:26 am - Chicago Foodie booty It's time to stash the supply of generic chips and dip and head to the sixth annual Pastoral Artisan Producer Festival. The culinary fest ...
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A sip-and-step guide to hiking the Napa ValleyApr 14, 2016 11:00 pm - NAPA, Calif. - Here's a wine country secret that can help you raise your glass and your heart rate. Along with the Napa Valley's famous wine-tasting trails, there are mi...