Laura Milbrath Stewart
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Brookfield Zoo exhibit goes buggyMay 18, 2012 6:00 am - As one who nervously eyes any spider the size of a penny, I found coming face-to-face with the mammoth animatronic Chinese Earth Tiger Spider at Brookfield Zoo's new "Xt...
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Book notes: Meet media sensation Ted WilliamsMay 17, 2012 6:00 am - Ÿ Meet best-selling children's author Blue Balliett at a reception at the Lakeview Center in Gillson Park, 800 Gillson Park Drive, Wilmette. The not-for-profit Book Worm...
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Weekend picks: 'Almost Elton' takes over ParamountMay 15, 2012 11:00 pm - Elton in excess Those who missed the big and flashy 1970s heyday of British rocker Elton John can relive some of his outlandish stage shows when performer Craig A. Meye...
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Sunday picks: It's Mom's day, so do what she wantsMay 13, 2012 6:00 am - 'Azoosment' anew Santa's Village Azoosment Park reopened last year after many years of being shuttered. It's back again for a new season starting Sunday at 601 Dundee A...
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Weekend picks: Come one, come all to Palatine's Fishing DerbyMay 12, 2012 6:00 am - What a catch! Palatine Park District's annual Fishing Derby offers a day of catch-and-release fishing at the Plum Grove Reservoir at 1200 W. Algonquin Road, near Harper...
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Book notes: Meet Dee Snider at Skokie's B&NMay 11, 2012 6:00 am - Ÿ Meet author Gary Buslik as he discusses and signs copies of his new novel, “Akhmed and the Atomic Matzo Balls,” at a book-launch party from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 1...
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Weekend picks: Daughtry rocks the Genesee FridayMay 08, 2012 11:00 pm - Carolina rocking The band Daughtry (featuring its "American Idol" finalist frontman Chris Daughtry) performs with opening act Safetysuit tonight at the Genesee Theatre,...
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Sunday picks: Last day for Long Grove's Chocolate FestMay 06, 2012 6:00 am - A chocolate lover's dream Chocolate treats are the stars of the day at the annual Long Grove Chocolate Festival, at the crossroads of Old McHenry and Robert Parker Coff...
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Weekend picks: Free comic books for all todayMay 05, 2012 6:00 am - Shazam! Free comics Saturday, May 5, is Free Comic Book Day, in shops across the world. Many comic stores are giving away a free comic to patrons, with no strings attac...
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Book notes: Cassandra Clare signs at NCC's Pfeiffer HallMay 03, 2012 6:00 am - Ÿ Author and award-winning blogger Jill Smokler reads from and signs copies of her book “Confessions of a Scary Mommy: An Honest and Irreverent Look at Motherhood” at 7 ...