Matt Arado
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Cantigny honors its history with French Connection DayAug 11, 2013 8:40 am - Sunday was French Connection Day at Wheaton’s Cantigny Park — a day inspired by the military experiences of the park’s founder, Col. Robert R. McCormick. McCormick named...
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What to do while visiting Comic ConAug 06, 2013 6:00 am - Walking onto the floor of the Chicago Comic Con can be a disorienting experience. Do you try to grab a celebrity autograph? Find a seat at one of the panel discussions?...
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Chicago Comic Con arrives in Rosemont with something for fans of comic books, movies and moreAug 06, 2013 6:00 am - When Hollywood first launched its invasion of comic-book conventions roughly a decade ago, some hard-core comics fans resisted, eyeing the newcomers with a “this town ai...
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Music notes: Jam with Mr. Blotto at Durty Nellie'sJul 30, 2013 11:00 pm - Dance, dance Mr. Blotto is one of Chicago's longest-running and most durable bands. The group formed in the early 1990s, and it has built a small but devoted follow...
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Bittersweet ending for final Komen 3-Day WalkJul 29, 2013 5:30 am - The Chicago version of the Susan G. Komen 3-Day walk promises to be a bittersweet event this year. The Susan G. Komen Foundation announced in June that it is canceling h...
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Hundreds of riders enjoy Winfield CriteriumJul 28, 2013 5:30 pm - The annual Winfield Criterium rode through town Saturday and Sunday, sending cyclists from all over the region through neighborhood streets on the village’s north side. ...
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Talent contest finalists push themselvesJul 21, 2013 8:00 pm - It was the “Sweet 16” round of Suburban Chicago's Got Talent on Sunday night. The 16 finalists in this year's regional talent competition took the stage at the Metropoli...
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Music notes: JT, Jay-Z hit Soldier Field MondayJul 19, 2013 6:00 am - Pop music titans In the world of contemporary pop music, it doesn't get much bigger than Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake. Jay-Z, a hip-hop legend, has turned his tough,...
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Heat wave almost turns suburban lakes into 'bathwater'Jul 19, 2013 5:00 am - Lake water in suburbs heats up, and that's OK by swimmers
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Warped, Pitchfork give suburban music fans multiple optionsJul 17, 2013 5:00 am - It's one of those glorious summer weekends when local rock fans have not one, but two major live music events to consider. The annual Vans Warped Tour, a celebration of...