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Movie review: Moody ‘Manchester by the Sea' is a showcase for Casey AffleckNov 17, 2016 10:00 pm - It's odd that the Hollywood establishment has only taken notice of Casey Affleck for his supporting role in "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford."...
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Rauner announces State Day of ServiceNov 16, 2016 10:00 pm - On Thursday, Gov. Bruce Rauner announced that April 22, 2017 - which happens to be Earth Day - will be the inaugural "State Day of Service" in Illinois. In a news releas...
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Networx: Heat your open plan home up and keep fuel bills downNov 16, 2016 10:00 pm - True, an open plan home offers a lot to love - more light, more room, and a less cramped feeling than you'd generally have with a more traditional style house or condo. ...
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Hound Haus opens on State Route 150Nov 15, 2016 10:00 pm - One of the area's newest businesses has gone to the dogs. Hound Haus (German for "house") recently opened along State Route 150 between Chester and Steeleville, offering...
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Movie review: ‘Billy Lynn' goes long on technique, comes up short in satisfactionNov 15, 2016 10:00 pm - For what appears at first to be a patriotic war film, "Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk" is really an anti-war film. For a film that mostly takes place in a football stad...
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Ask Lisa: Dusting of black mold on onion? Wash it offNov 15, 2016 10:00 pm - Q: What is the black substance that appears on the outside of onions? It looks like mold but also seems a little like dirt or soot. — R.H., Westerville, Ohio A: Tha...
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Breaking Bread: Wishbone snapping rooted in ancient ItalyNov 15, 2016 10:00 pm - Thanksgiving gives us many culinary "fun facts" to chew on, including one of my favorites: The legend of the wishbone. The forked-shaped bone — which joins a turkey...
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Lost In Suburbia: Thanks for ThanksgivingNov 15, 2016 10:00 pm - On Thanksgiving, it's customary to remember all the things that you're thankful for. Of course, everyone always gives thanks for the big things ... family, food, your ho...
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Chester school board talks testingNov 15, 2016 10:00 pm - With a light agenda, the Chester District 139 Board of Education spent much of its Tuesday meeting discussing testing in the district. Curriculum Director Shirley Stegma...
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Chester's Golding makes BDC First TeamNov 14, 2016 10:00 pm - The Black Diamond Conference released its all-conference football selections on Tuesday, with six Chester players being honored after a 4-5 season this year. Yellow Jack...