Matt Arado
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Giving vintage homes a colorful paint job worth the cost, effortJul 24, 2011 12:00 am - Transforming an old house into a “Painted Lady” isn't a job for the meek. It takes planning, patience and yes, a potentially large amount of cash. But the results, say l...
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Suburban Norwegians still in shock over attacksJul 24, 2011 12:00 am - The shock and sadness felt around the world after Friday's deadly attacks in Norway are cutting particularly deep for Norwegians now living in the suburbs. Deer Park re...
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'Captain America' has its moments, but never catches fireJul 20, 2011 11:00 pm - Stars have never spangled more earnestly than they do in "Captain America: The First Avenger," a new superhero flick disguised as a classic Hollywood war movie. The fil...
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Music events: Hair rock returnsJul 18, 2011 11:00 pm - Rock nostalgia Did you love the 1980s? Cover band Sixteen Candles will deliver all the hits from that neon decade in energetic fashion. 9 p.m. Friday, July 22, at D...
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Illinois wine pioneer, founder of Roselle winery diesJul 17, 2011 12:00 am - Fred Koehler, who turned a “crazy” idea about making wine in the suburbs into an award-winning winery, bed & breakfast and bakery, died this weekend after a six-month ba...
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Hot time at Itasca FestJul 17, 2011 12:00 am - John Wallach looked surprised when asked if Sunday’s heat was bothering him. “What do you mean?” he said. “I expect this at a summer festival. It makes the beer taste a ...
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Local tornado survivor returns to JoplinJul 17, 2011 12:00 am - Jordan Aubey left the Chicago suburbs Sunday to resume his old life in Joplin, Mo., even though he knew that nothing about it would be the same. “I have to start a new c...
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Music events: Local Lee returnsJul 13, 2011 11:00 pm - See local bands Three young bands from the area will get the chance to show their chops on stage during a special show in Arlington Heights this weekend. Katy May, ...
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Bands you shouldn't miss at Pitchfork 2011Jul 13, 2011 11:00 am - More than 40 bands will perform on three stages at the Pitchfork Music Festival this weekend. That's a ton of music to choose from, so we thought it might help to offer ...
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Punk band OFF! set to rock PitchforkJul 13, 2011 11:00 am - The Pitchfork Music Festival has become known for lineups that mix veteran acts with new up-and-comers. One of the bands playing this year's festival — the punk-rock out...