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‘Weird Al’ vanity tour a smash Focuses on his own music, puts parodies on hold By Steve Metsch About two-thirds of the way through his longest song, “Weird Al” Yankovic stopped the music and said he forgot where he was. He decided, much to the amusement of the faithful gathered in Uihlein Hall in Milwaukee’s…
La Grange Pet Parade returns to roots First time in three years, parade held on usual day By Steve Metsch For the first time in three years, the La Grange Pet Parade will be held live on the first Saturday after Memorial Day. That’s the traditional date for an annual event that began in 1947….
Sean Morrison’s judgement questioned in defending sexual predator Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison sent a letter to a judge defending his top company employee who was accused of sexually harassing a 14 year old girl while that girl was at Morrison’s home during a pool party. After Morrison defended Anthony Martin, his senior vice president…
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‘Oui’ to a Paris vacation Eiffel Tower, Versailles, Moulin Rouge are highlights By Steve Metsch Four weeks after a vacation in Paris, I’m still thinking about it. That’s the impact France can have on a visitor. In April, my wife and I visited our daughter, Natalie, who was winding down the spring semester of her…
Hurley-led Measure to Support Families of Fallen First Responders Signed by Governor A measure carried by state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, that will provide additional financial support for the widows and orphans of Chicago firefighters and police officers was signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker. “When our first responders leave for work every day,…
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Chicago Wolves winning streak continues, one win away from another sweep Led by Noesen’s hat trick, Chicago ties franchise postseason record with eight goals, Orland Park’s David Gust scores two goals to help Chicago Wolves win Game 2 of the Central Division Finals Orland Park native David Gust scored two goals in the first period…
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Conservative Republican candidates rally in Orland Township Conservative Republican candidates rally at gathering Friday in Orland Township as former Congressman Barry Goldwater Jr., the son of the iconic founder of the conservative movement, offered rousing and inspiring remarks, Goldwater cheered all of the candidates and praised Elizabeth “Liz” Doody Gorman for her efforts to strengthen…
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Chicago Wolves own Game 1 against Milwaukee Admirals Three second-period goals lead to 6-2 win; Chicago hosts Game 2 at 3 p.m. Sunday The Chicago Wolves reeled off three straight goals in the final 11 minutes of the second period to trigger a 6-2 victory over the Milwaukee Admirals Saturday night at Allstate Arena in…
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