Barbara Vitello
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Cantigny welcomes 'Dream World' inspired by Mexican folklore this summerMar 18, 2022 5:30 am - Colorful creatures will greet visitors to Cantigny Park this summer when a new outdoor exhibition showcasing dozens of mythical animals inspired by Mexican folklore open...
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Streamwood man sentenced to 34 years in prison for sexually abusing girlMar 18, 2022 1:00 am - A 37-year-old Streamwood man was sentenced to a total of 34 years in prison Friday for sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl. Pedro Morales was convicted of five counts o...
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Morton Arboretum expert: Preparation and patience now are key to a bountiful garden laterMar 18, 2022 1:00 am - April showers bring May flowers, but preparation will really help your garden grow, and with spring arriving Sunday, there's no time like the present to get started - th...
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Writers' multilayered 'Wife of a Salesman' earns its keep with excellent world premiereMar 16, 2022 1:00 pm - “Wife of a Salesman” - ★ ★ ★ ★ Watching the world premiere of “Wife of a Salesman” at Writers Theatre, audience members may think to themselves, “I know this story.” Th...
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Spotlight: Pandemic-delayed 'Moulin Rouge' arrives in ChicagoMar 15, 2022 6:00 am - 'Moulin Rouge' arrives The pandemic-delayed North American tour of the Tony Award-winning "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" kicks off in Chicago this week. Elgin native Courtn...
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Two Marriott Theatre artistic leaders announce retirementsMar 14, 2022 11:00 pm - Joining the list of theater artists announcing departures from their Chicago-area artistic homes are Marriott Theatre stalwarts Terry James and Aaron Thielen. The annou...
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Music Theater Works' 'La Cage aux Folles' revival fulfills actors' long-standing ambitionsMar 10, 2022 5:00 am - You could say that by performing in Music Theater Works' revival of "La Cage aux Folles," Ginger Minj and Dane Strange are making up for missed opportunities. Minj, who...
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Spotlight: Glen Ellyn native Sean Hayes stars in Goodman's 'Good Night, Oscar'Mar 09, 2022 5:00 am - Goodman premiere Emmy Award winner and Glen Ellyn native Sean Hayes ("Will & Grace") stars as pianist/actor Oscar Levant in Goodman Theatre's premiere of "Good Night, Os...
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Paul Zalewski found guilty of 2018 Mount Prospect murderMar 08, 2022 12:00 am - After three hours of deliberation, a jury on Tuesday found Paul Zalewski guilty of the 2018 shooting death of an Arlington Heights man whose body was found in a burning ...
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Electrifying 'Hadestown' at CIBC Theatre is an old tale, superbly toldMar 06, 2022 12:00 pm - “Hadestown” - ★ ★ ★ ½ A good tale is worth retelling. Even an old tale whose ending we know, or a sad tale that doesn't end well. So it is with “Hadestown,” singer/song...