Barbara Vitello
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Theater events: 2014 dramedy 'Smart People' opens at WritersMar 13, 2018 11:00 pm - Drama of its time Four young professionals struggle with romance, identity and careers while navigating racial and sexual politics in "Smart People," Lydia R. Diamond's ...
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Chain saw attacker sentenced to 21 years in prisonMar 13, 2018 1:00 am - A chain saw-wielding Arlington Heights man who chased down another man and nearly severed his arm was sentenced to 21 years in prison Tuesday. Jose A. Jaimes-Jimenez, 27...
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Rosemont man sentenced to jail, probation for sexually abusing girlMar 12, 2018 1:00 am - A Rosemont man has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a 9-year-old girl last September. In exchange for pleading guilty Friday to aggravated criminal sexual abuse, Migue...
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Bryan Adams talks Broadway-bound 'Pretty Woman' before Chicago openingMar 11, 2018 7:00 am - An offhand comment years ago by a West End actress he was dating led rock singer/songwriter Bryan Adams to where he is today: on the eve of the pre-Broadway premiere of ...
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Erika Harold under fire after reports of same-sex adoption commentsMar 09, 2018 12:00 am - Republican attorney general candidate Erika Harold is fending off reports that as a 20-year-old during the Miss Illinois contestant in 2000, she said she would be more l...
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Lookingglass examines racism, reparations in world premiere 'Plantation!'Mar 08, 2018 5:00 am - This review has been corrected to say Hannah Gomez played Diana. "Plantation!" - ½ "Plantation!" - Kevin Douglas' new comedy in its world premiere at Lookinggla...
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'Dear Evan Hansen' part of Broadway in Chicago's upcoming seasonMar 07, 2018 12:00 am - Broadway in Chicago's 2018-19 season announcement was accompanied by good news and bad news. The good news: The Tony Award-winning musical "Dear Evan Hansen," the d...
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Theater events: Satirical 'Women Laughing Along With Salad' opens FridayMar 05, 2018 10:00 pm - From meme to stage A 2011 internet meme showing women laughing and eating salads inspired playwright Sheila Callaghan's "Women Laughing Alone With Salad," a satirical, f...
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Northlight Theatre to showcase female writers, welcome back Mike NussbaumMar 05, 2018 12:00 am - Chicago theater elder statesman Mike Nussbaum returns to Skokie's Northlight Theatre - which he co-founded with director Frank Galati and producing director Greg Kandel ...
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Mount Prospect man sentenced to prison for sexually abusing girlsMar 02, 2018 12:00 am - A Mount Prospect man was sentenced to 6½ years in prison for sexually abusing two teenage girls. Michael Kenny, 57, pleaded guilty this week to aggravated criminal sexu...