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5 things to do this weekend in the suburbsJul 12, 2019 9:00 am - Get out and enjoy the Dog Days of Summer in Libertyville, dance to the Pop 2000 Tour hosted by Lance Bass at Joe's Live in Rosemont or catch "And Then There Were None" a...
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Congressman, celebs push for A$AP Rocky's release from jail
Jul 12, 2019 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Following an outcry from celebrities and a Change.org petition with half a million signatures, U.S. Rep. Adriano Espaillat is pushing for the release of ...
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R. Kelly facing sweeping new federal sex crime charges
Jul 11, 2019 1:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Singer R. Kelly, already facing sexual abuse charges brought by Illinois prosecutors, was arrested in Chicago on a sweeping federal indictment that accuse...
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Brandy, En Vogue and Arrested Development cancel at Aurora's RiverEdge; refunds offeredJul 10, 2019 1:00 am - The Brandy, En Vogue and Arrested Development concert on Aug. 17 at Aurora's RiverEdge Park has been canceled. “Unforeseen circumstances” were cited in a RiverEdge state...
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AP Exclusive: Nicki Minaj pulls out of Saudi Arabia concert
Jul 09, 2019 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Nicki Minaj is pulling out of a concert in Saudi Arabia because she says she wants to show support for women's rights, gay rights and freedom of expressi...
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Taste of Chicago is back - and bigger than everJul 07, 2019 7:00 am - It's touted as one of the largest outdoor food events in the U.S. - and it's right in our backyard. Taste of Chicago runs through Sunday, July 14, with a mix of food and...
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Festivals July 5-11: Frontier Days, Northwest Fourth Fest, Eyes to the Skies, Ribfest, Hometown Fest & moreJul 05, 2019 5:00 am - This weekend Barrington Fourth of July Fest: 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Friday, July 5, and 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, July 6, at the Barrington North Metra Lot, 201 S. ...
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Festivals through July 4: Frontier Days, Ribfest, Eyes to the Skies, Northwest Fourth Fest & moreJul 01, 2019 11:00 pm - This week Naperville's Ribfest: Noon to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, July 3-6, at Knoch Park, 724 S. West St., Naperville. “Last Nights at Knoch” features a varie...
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Book review: Celebrating the songs of America with Tim McGraw, Jon MeachamJun 23, 2019 7:29 am - "Songs of America" by Jon Meacham and Tim McGraw; Random House; 320 pages From the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution to the Gettysburg Add...
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Book review: 'Wild and Crazy Guys' explores nature of stardom itselfJun 23, 2019 7:29 am - "Wild and Crazy Guys: How the Comedy Mavericks of the '80s Changed Hollywood Forever" by Nick de Semlyen; Crown Archetype; 352 pages Our favorite funnymen of the 19...