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A Brayzillian Savannah

A Brayzillian Savannah

When makeup artist Brayzill Stevenson, 33, was just eight-years-old, he decided that painting the half-renovated basement of his family’s Joliet home would be his first creative solo project. Without his mother’s permission, he purchased the paint himself, and threw the contents from their cans, leaving vibrant splatters all over the walls and floors. “I didn’t […]

‘Rat Pack’ Comedy Comes Alive in Buena Park Bar

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‘Rat Pack’ Comedy Comes Alive in Buena Park Bar

There are comedy clubs big and small, expensive and cheap. But free? Those are hard to come by. So, if you want to spend a night out– but not a fortune– and enjoy some genuine laughs with some great people and comedians, you should consider heading out to the Holiday Club.  This small bar at […]

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Paw prints on the sidewalk: Residents take advantage of South Loop dog parks

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Paw prints on the sidewalk: Residents take advantage of South Loop dog parks

Mia, a three-year-old shepherd mix dog, knows that every day when her owner, South Loop resident John Macchione, comes home from work they are going to Fred Anderson dog park. “This is Mia’s favorite thing. I’ve never seen or had any bad experiences out here,” Macchione said. “That’s why I moved to this neighborhood in […]

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Illinois Lawmakers Want to Honor Obama

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Illinois Lawmakers Want to Honor Obama

Illinois lawmakers want to give former President Barack Obama his due. Two bills pending in the Illinois Legislature would make Obama’s Aug. 4 birthday the new state holiday. Other supporters propose to name a highway and a tollway after Obama. But some Republicans oppose the legislation, claiming it could cost the state too much money. […]

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