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Glenview native a teacher, rocker, guitar maker

Nov 28, 2017 5:30 AM - Glenview native Del Breckenfeld talks about his career designing custom guitars for musicians and movies, plus the upcoming reunion of his 1980s rock band, Gambler.
Scott Adsit reprises role of Baymax in 'Big Hero 6' sequels

Nov 20, 2017 6:04 PM - Comedian and actor Scott Adsit, who grew up in Northbrook, is reprising his role of Baymax in "Big Hero 6 The Series" on Disney XD.
How St. Charles skater got on the ice with Cirque du Soleil

By Jamie Sotonoff and Dann Gire
Nov 7, 2017 6:29 AM - Madeline Stammen, from St. Charles, stars in Cirque du Soleil's first ice show, "Crystal," playing the Sears Centre Nov. 16-19. "The fact that Cirque has employed ice skaters is such a big thing in our industry," she says.
'Steve Austin's Broken Skull' latest challenge for Crystal Lake dad

By Dann Gire
Oct 24, 2017 8:23 AM - CMT's "Steve Austin's Broken Skull Challenge" features 48-year old Crystal Lake dad Keith Puralewski, who might just win $10,000. "It's all a matter of who wants it more," he says.
'The Jam' host wants 'to be like the millennial Barbara Walters'

By Jamie Sotonoff and Dann Gire
Oct 17, 2017 11:24 AM - Glencoe native Danielle Robay co-hosts WCIU's new morning program, "The Jam." The 26-year-old is believed to be the youngest woman to co-host a morning news show in Chicago.
How Parvesh Cheena went from Naperville 'class clown' to 'Tiger Hunter' movie

By Jamie Sotonoff and Dann Gire
Sep 22, 2017 10:52 AM - Actor-comedian Parvesh Cheena joins Chicago friend Danny Pudi in the Indian film "The Tiger Hunter." It's a small part, but Cheena -- who grew up Naperville -- doesn't mind. "I'll take anything to pay rent!" he says. "I have no ego!"
How Highland Park native went from 'movie-crazy kid' to 'Menashe' producer

Aug 14, 2017 11:44 PM - Highland Park native Alex Lipschultz opted to leave the corporate culture of Hollywood studios for the life of an indie film producer. His most recent project is "Menashe."
Playing dead in 'Neon Demon' gave IMSA grad her biggest role yet

By Jamie Sotonoff and Dann Gire
Aug 1, 2017 5:59 AM - Cody Renee Cameron, a graduate of Aurora's Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, has made a career out of working with figures, mostly her own. In movies, the actress/model has played characters such as "Voluptuous Blonde."
Highland Park grad practices 'invisible art' as Hollywood music editor

Jul 25, 2017 5:30 AM - Highland Park High School grad Will Kaplan has worked with such luminous filmmakers as Steven Spielberg, Oliver Stone, Tony Scott and Carl Reiner as a Hollywood music editor. Kaplan calls himself "the practitioner of an invisible art."
Suburban native designs Fender guitars for Clapton, other stars

By Jamie Sotonoff and Dann Gire
Jul 18, 2017 5:33 AM - World-renowned guitar builder George Blanda, who grew up in LaGrange, has designed custom guitars for Fender for the past 32 years. Among the recipients? Eric Clapton.

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