Lifestyle
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'It just keeps rolling along': Jethro Tull, Ian Anderson start U.S. tour Aug. 18 at RaviniaAug 09, 2023 6:00 am - Jethro Tull frontman Ian Anderson never wanted to be “an overnight pop star,” as he phrases it. Instead, his goal as a young man embarking on a music career was to emula...
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'Gran Turismo' drifts into cliches and video game aesthetics
Aug 09, 2023 6:00 am - “Gran Turismo” - ★ ★ In 2006, a Nissan marketing executive had a truly insane idea to create a competition and an “academy” to turn gamers into race car drivers. Darren...
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Blueberry bonanza: Three recipes that make the most of the juicy, flavorful berries in seasonAug 09, 2023 6:00 am - If you're like me and have a surplus of blueberries from the farmers market, I have the best ways to use them. Not only are these little gems bursting with delectable sw...
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Best bets: Beatles fest, LL Cool J's F.O.R.C.E., Garlic Fest, Sam Smith and moreAug 09, 2023 6:00 am - Beatles fest Beatles expert and WXRT radio personality Terri Hemmert serves as master of ceremonies for The Fest for Beatles Fans at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare, 9390 W. Br...
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Robbie Robertson, lead guitarist and songwriter of The Band, dies at 80
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Links Technology Cup golf tournament supports Schaumburg Park FoundationAug 09, 2023 1:00 am - Golfers taking part in Wednesday's annual Links Technology Cup outing at the Schaumburg Golf Club benefitted the charitable Schaumburg Park Foundation, which in turn sup...
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Good Samaritan Hospital resale shop celebrates 50 years of giving backAug 08, 2023 11:00 pm - Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Gingham Tree Resale Shop. The shop, owned and operated by the hospital's Auxiliary, is an im...
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Elburn garlic farm to host free cooking class at Aurora urban farm Aug. 12Aug 08, 2023 11:00 pm - On Saturday, Aug. 12, Garlic Breath Farm of Elburn will offer "The Garlic Show," a free outdoor cooking class, at Marie's Garden Kitchen, 835 N. Highland Ave. in Aurora....
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Compassion for Campers to host benefit Aug. 30 at Crystal Lake BrewingAug 08, 2023 11:00 pm - Compassion for Campers, the program that provides essential gear and equipment to the unhoused and underhoused population of McHenry County, has scheduled a special bene...
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Lombard seeks nominees for its 2023 Senior Man and Woman of the Year AwardsAug 08, 2023 11:00 pm - The Village of Lombard is seeking nominations for its 18th annual Senior of the Year Awards, which recognizes outstanding seniors who volunteer or go above and beyond to...