Jamie Sotonoff
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Move-in made easyAug 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Some Illinois universities now offer a move-in service for students. Woodridge-based Boerman Moving & Storage offers a "College Moves" service for suburban Chicago stude...
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Move-in day at the dorms means it's 'time to let go'Aug 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Before Stacie Powers moved into her dorm at Northern Illinois University, her father had a little chat with her. He fought back tears as he spoke. "Wasn't it six months...
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The '80s rocker look returnsAug 26, 2008 11:00 pm - Kids might not rock out to Duran Duran or Pat Benatar anymore, but they're definitely rockin' the '80s look this fall. The styles dominating back-to-school fashion inclu...
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Glamorama? Radical!Aug 19, 2008 11:00 pm - This year's Macy's Glamorama is going to be, like, totally awesome. Glamo-whatta? For those who haven't heard of it, Glamorama is the splashy, annual fall fashion show ...
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Can background music move you (to spend?)Aug 18, 2008 11:00 pm - Music can cheer you up. It can soothe your nerves. It can invigorate your body. And it can make you open your wallet. Background music, experts say, stimulates the brai...
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'R-word' protests to new movie growing in city, suburbsAug 14, 2008 11:00 pm - Disability advocates plan to hold a rally and hand out fliers today at some of the local theaters showing the movie "Tropic Thunder." The movie, which makes jokes about ...
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Unique twists on regular productsAug 12, 2008 11:00 pm - Once upon a time, a cell phone could only make phone calls. Now, of course, cell phones take pictures, access the Web and double as GPS and MP3 devices. New features are...
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'Tropic Thunder' full of fun surprises, strong performancesAug 12, 2008 11:00 pm - Tom Cruise's cameo in "Tropic Thunder" was supposed to be a surprise. There's good reason why word leaked out early - he is absolutely hilarious in his small role as the...
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'Rotten person' from Mundelein dishes on his island vacations in new bookAug 11, 2008 11:00 pm - Even though he's an esteemed professor, a literary expert and a prolific writer, it's possible that Gary Buslik might become best known for being a rotten person. His ne...
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Despite costs, suburban family still prefers summer of RVingAug 06, 2008 11:00 pm - The Herzog family fills up their recreational vehicle's gas tank two or three times a week, and each time, it costs them around $200. Even during this $4.20- per-gallon...