Jamie Sotonoff
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Woodstock man makes kids' film to honor son who died at 10Jan 13, 2015 4:30 am - Mason Parrish was barely 10 when he asked his dad what turned out to be a really important question. “When I grow up, can we make movies together?” Chris Parrish, a Wood...
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Dog gone, it's cold! Pets balk at the big chill, tooJan 07, 2015 4:30 am - How cold is it? It's so cold, even dogs don't want to go outside. The suburbs are in the throes of a polar vortex-like week of subzero temperatures and dangerous wind ch...
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Boots on dogs? Sales are boomingJan 07, 2015 4:30 am - Space heaters and shovels aren't the only items in high demand during this arctic cold snap. Along with dog coats and sweaters, dog boots are flying off pet store shelve...
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How to help your suburban neighbors in needJan 01, 2015 6:30 am - People feel charitable during the holidays and want to do kind deeds. They just aren't always sure how. Donating money helps, but so does donating time. Charitable organ...
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Last-minute ideas for New Year's Eve in the suburbsDec 31, 2014 4:00 am - No New Year's Eve party invitation yet? No problem. The suburbs are teeming with end-of-2014 celebrations for every age and personality type, from daytime kiddie events...
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Ex-state Rep. Mulligan recalled as fearless advocate for women, gays, disabledDec 31, 2014 12:01 am - Longtime suburban state Rep. Rosemary Mulligan, a straight-talking, trailblazing Republican legislator who championed the rights of women, gays and people with disabilit...
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'Goldbergs' co-star splits time between Park Ridge, HollywoodDec 30, 2014 4:00 am - Sean Giambrone is a 15-year-old suburban kid with a double life. For half of his year, he's a normal Maine South High School sophomore, playing soccer and video games wi...
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Music director from Arlington Heights on Broadway this holidayDec 23, 2014 4:00 am - Broadway doesn't really take a Christmas break, so neither does music director and conductor James Moore, a native of Arlington Heights. Instead of celebrating in the s...
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Winter storm to hit suburbs on Christmas EveDec 23, 2014 12:01 am - Good thing Santa wears boots. A winter storm is expected to hit the Chicago area on Christmas Eve, with most suburbs expected to get at least a dusting of snow starting ...
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Watch for distracted drivers, walkers in suburban mall parking lotsDec 19, 2014 12:01 am - As you head off to the malls for your last-minute shopping, a word to the wise from the experts: Pay attention in the parking lot. Insurance companies and suburban polic...