Lifestyle
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Timely doc 'Common Ground' gives us the dirt on ineffective, deadly farming practicesNov 09, 2023 5:00 am - “Common Ground” — ★ ★ ★ ½ An open letter to filmmaker Adam “The Big Short” McKay: Dear Mr. McKay, I have a perfect idea for your next movie — a dramatic version of ...
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Iman Vellani is a scene-stealer in low-stakes 'The Marvels'
Nov 09, 2023 5:00 am - “The Marvels” — ★ ★ The stakes feel immensely low in “The Marvels,” and it's not because this is a movie that spends a fair amount of time following cats or has an ...
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Mainstreet Gallery celebrates the season with special exhibitNov 08, 2023 10:00 pm - Mainstreet Gallery in downtown Lake Zurich is celebrating the holiday season with a mini painting exhibition featuring 6-inch-by-6-inch paintings for $66. Local artists...
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Park Ridge restaurant hosts Friendsgiving Dinner to benefit Lung Association Nov. 15Nov 08, 2023 10:00 pm - You've heard of "wine and cheese," but how about "wine and breathe?" That's what the American Lung Association and Park Ridge Alderman Fred Sanchez are inviting everyone...
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Pritzker Military Foundation donates $700K to military organizationsNov 08, 2023 10:00 pm - CHICAGO - Nov. 9 - The Pritzker Military Foundation announces grants totaling $700,000 to three military and veteran-focused nonprofit organizations in November, Militar...
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Come out to enjoy Jeeps on the Run after-party Dec. 3Nov 08, 2023 10:00 pm - With registrations for the 2023 Jeeps on the Run Toys for Tots Run nearing capacity, event organizers are reminding the public that neither Jeep ownership nor run partic...
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Out of this world: Season 4 of Apple TV+'s 'For All Mankind' enters new millenniumNov 08, 2023 10:00 pm - Whether it takes "one small step" or "one giant leap" to get to your couch, do it "For All Mankind." The Apple TV+ television series is back for a fourth season Friday, ...
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Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners to discuss leadership and goals at Nov. 21 meetingNov 08, 2023 10:00 pm - At their next monthly meeting, the Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners will discuss "Our Mission, Our Leadership, Our Goals" on Tuesday, Nov. 21. Club members are still grievin...
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Suburban restaurants thank military service members with Veterans Day specialsNov 08, 2023 5:00 am - Many suburban restaurants are saluting those who have served and are currently serving in the military by saying thank you with free or discounted meals on Veterans Day ...
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Discovering a classic chicken Vesuvio to make at homeNov 08, 2023 5:00 am - My friend, who does not live in Illinois, asked me: "What is chicken Vesuvio, and where can I try it?" That question brought long-ago memories flooding back. Here is my ...