All Stories from August 31, 2012 (Change date)
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Theater events: Writers' Theatre revives 'Hamlet'Aug 31, 2012 6:27 am - Tragedy of ‘Hamlet' Writers' Theatre artistic director Michael Halberstam teams up with his longtime friend Scott Parkinson (Chicago Shakespeare Theater) for “Hamle...
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Fantasy owners should salivate at depth at WRAug 31, 2012 6:52 pm - Don’t reach. Stay patient. Then load up ... and smile all the way to the bank. That, in a nutshell, is how I would sum up what every fantasy football owner should do w...
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iLLest Vocals humbled to win both legs of talent competitionSep 02, 2012 7:41 am - Shawn Kurian of Wheeling and Sanu John of Skokie make up the hip-hop and R&B vocal a cappella duo iLLest Vocals, which emerged doubly triumphant in the recent Suburban C...
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Loueke hits right grooves on 'Heritage'Aug 31, 2012 6:18 am - Lionel Loueke, “Heritage” (Blue Note) Lionel Loueke's distinctive blend of African rhythms and modern jazz has already impressed such jazz legends as Herbie Hancock...
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R&B singer Tamia is consistent on 5th CDAug 31, 2012 6:19 am - Tamia, “Beautiful Surprise” (Plus 1 Music Group) Tamia, whose voice is one of music's most powerful — and underrated — should be among the ranks of divas like Areth...
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10 new fall TV shows worth a lookSep 01, 2012 8:46 am - With the arrival of fall, a flurry of new shows descends from the five broadcast networks. Many will be gone by next spring's thaw. Here are 10 worth a look: 1. "Ben and...
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Naperville Jaycees’ Last Fling sends summer off in styleSep 02, 2012 9:42 am - If you had a good friend — someone you’ve had great times with, made memories with — who was leaving town until late next spring, you’d throw a goodbye party to send you...
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Networks roll out primetime diet of family sitcoms and juicy dramasSep 01, 2012 7:50 pm - Here's a fearless prediction for the new fall TV season: "Animal Practice" will be either a comedy game-changer for NBC or a punch line for its ratings desperation. NBC...
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Bob Odenkirk lays down the law on 'Breaking Bad'Sep 01, 2012 8:45 am - NEW YORK - Albuquerque lawyer Saul Goodman isn't picky. Anyone with cash or a money order is fair game as a client. Any infraction, large or small, is ripe for a defense...
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Warning signs that a remodeling contractor may not be on the levelAug 31, 2012 5:50 am - A demand to be paid in full before work begins is just one sign that a contractor might not be on the level. Q. We are planning a large remodel and have interviewed seve...