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Emmett Till’s Chicago Home Granted Preliminary Landmark Status
The year was August 1955. Fourteen-year old African-American boy Emmett Till was visiting family in Mississippi. He was dared by friends to ask out a white lady, and that dare led to his murder. In honor of his passing, 65 years later, his Chicago home has been granted preliminary landmark status. He was beaten to […]
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‘The Art of Sisters’ Makes Illinois Debut
A new play hits Oak Brook’s Mayslake Peabody Estate March 4 to 7. “The Art of Sisters,” adapted and directed by Miriam Canfield, is a retelling of the Bronte’s sister’s story and their Christianity. Canfield is a Naperville native that got her start as a dancer before pursuing acting at the age of 16. “I […]
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U.S. Will Officially Withdrawal From Paris Climate Agreement Day After Next Election
In November 2019, the Trump Administration started the formal withdrawal process from the Paris Climate Agreement. The agreement was put into effect on Nov. 4, 2016, and “for the first time brings all nations into a common cause to undertake ambitious efforts to combat climate change and adapt to its effects, with enhanced support to […]
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Unprecedented Bushfire Wreaks Havoc in Australia
Bushfires have run rampant in Australia since late October and are unlikely to end anytime soon. Bushfires are nothing new to Australia since they have a bushfire season every year from December to February, but this season has been particularly bad due to one of the worst dry spells in Australian history. So far, at […]
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Duke and Duchess of Sussex Step Down As Senior Royals
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, Duchess and Duke of Sussex, respectively, shocked the world when they announced they were stepping down as senior royals via their Instagram on Jan. 8. This comes eight months after their son, Archie, was born. With his arrival, the two took a six-week break from royal duties. After reflection and […]
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Downey is known for having a personality similar to that of the character Tony Stark he plays, so his new role as Dr. Dolittle served as a shock for many. Richard Harbaugh / Image Group A
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Robert Downey Jr. Moves On From the Marvel Universe to Dr. Dolittle
Remakes seem to be the big thing in Hollywood right now with Disney converting their classic animation films to live action and the newly released “Dolittle” starring Robert Downey, Jr. When this movie was first announced, many were skeptical. They thought the role wasn’t good enough for the former Marvel star and there’s of course […]
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