Lisa Miner
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Hoist that stein: Where to celebrate Oktoberfest in the suburbsSep 09, 2021 6:00 am - The seasonal combination of beer, brats and German bands means it's time for Oktoberfest celebrations around the suburbs. Here's a look at several: Schnitzel Platz Okto...
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From the Editor: Find the best ways to enjoy a Midwestern autumn with our Fall Fun GuideAug 09, 2021 1:00 am - By August, most of us lament how quickly summer seems to have slipped away in the Midwest. But suburban autumns can be pretty spectacular, too - and not just because of ...
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Phillipa Soo, Kathryn Hahn among Emmy nominees from the suburbsJul 13, 2021 1:00 am - Phillipa Soo received a Tony nod and was part of a cast Grammy win for the Broadway hit "Hamilton." And on Tuesday, the role of Alexander Hamilton's loving wife, Eliza, ...
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Where to find food truck Fridays and fests this summer in the suburbsJun 03, 2021 6:00 am - It's easy to eat your way through summer with backyard barbecues, inviting restaurant patios and food booths at local fests. Add one more tasty option to the list: subur...
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Whodunit? 'CLUE Live' mystery walking experience heads to ChicagoMay 11, 2021 11:00 pm - Was it Colonel Mustard in the conservatory? Professor Plum in the billiard room? Mrs. Peacock in the library? Would-be sleuths can find out for themselves when an immers...
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Will suburbanites take home Golden Globes Sunday?Feb 27, 2021 6:23 am - Awards season will lose some of its glitz and glamour this year because of the pandemic, but the Golden Globes go on Sunday, Feb. 28, with hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehle...
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New year, new restaurants: 10 eateries opening in the suburbs in 2021Dec 30, 2020 5:00 am - Restaurants weathered tough times in 2020, and ordering from old favorites became a way of supporting neighborhood eateries during the pandemic. Still, we all crave some...
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'Nomadland,' the late Chadwick Boseman win Chicago Film Critics awardsDec 21, 2020 10:00 pm - "Nomadland" topped the Chicago Film Critics Association 2020 Awards, taking five awards including best picture, best director and best actress for Frances McDormand. Ch...
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St. Charles Alderman Maureen Lewis to run for mayorDec 04, 2020 12:00 am - St. Charles Ward 5 Alderman Maureen Lewis announced Friday that she will run for mayor in the April 6 election. She is the second candidate to enter the race since the c...
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Lincoln Park Zoo will close for two months starting Jan. 4Nov 17, 2020 10:00 pm - Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo will remain open through the holidays, but it will close Jan. 4 for two months because of new COVID-19 restrictions. The outdoor ZooLights hol...