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Kim and Khloe Kardashian blow kisses to the crowd at Sears April 20. (Heather Leszczewicz/TribLocal)

Kim and Khloe Kardashian come to town

It was a madhouse at the Woodfield Mall Sears April 20 when reality TV stars Kim and Khloe Kardashian, along with their mother Kris Jenner, … Read more ›

Toni Kokenis, a sophomore guard on Stanford's basketball team, played with the band at three Stanford football games last fall. (Don Feria/International Sports Images photo  / March 31, 2012)

College basketball | Hinsdale Central grad Toni Kokenis in tune with Stanford

They call it the Leland Stanford Junior University Marching Band, and that grandiose title is part of the joke its musicians — one must use … Read more ›

Bob Barnes and Wood Duck banner
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Local artist inspires banner and note card designs

Robert Barnes, a resident of Godair Park in Burr Ridge, stands next to the colorful Wood Duck banner that recently was installed on the grounds … Read more ›

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On March 7, Five Seasons Burr Ridge Invites Guests to `Newcomers & Neighbors’ Gathering

When an organization has “newcomers” in its name, it is understandable to assume it’s merely a variation of the Welcome Wagon aiding people in the … Read more ›

Mike Iaconelli with two big tournament bass.   Photo by BASS and Rob Russow
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Is it Ike’s turn?

After a year of fishing in a variety of tournaments across the nation, 49 of the best anglers will finally compete in the 2012 Bassmaster … Read more ›

James Dahan, of Lisle, with his son Kalel, 4, suffers from mild traumatic brain injuries and post traumatic stress disorder. (William DeShazer, Chicago Tribune / December 14, 2011)

Iraq War is over, but effects linger for veterans

It was just after midnight when former Marine Cpl. James Dahan was awakened by a faint noise in the distance. Except for the glare of … Read more ›

World chess champion Awonder Liang, 8, stretches during a match Saturday in Orland Park. Some of his matches can last four or five hours. (Jeff Vorva/Tribune)

Local organizer to bring in best young chess players in the world to suburbs

Now that Mikhail Korenman is finished running the Illinois Class Chess Championships in Orland Park, he is turning his attention to bringing in some of … Read more ›

Kingswood Celebrates Las Posadas
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Kingswood Academy Celebrates Las Posadas

Kingswood Academy Celebrates Las Posadas On December 4th, Kingswood Academy celebrated the Christmas holiday with a festival called Las Posadas. Las Posadas means “the inns,” … Read more ›

Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson buying Burr Ridge home

Jennifer Hudson, the Oscar- and Grammy-winning Chicagoan who got her start on “American Idol,” has a contract pending on a 12,000-square-foot home in Burr Ridge … Read more ›

Jean Hartnett
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Jo’s Footwork Studio "Someone you Should Know" with Jean Hartnett

Jean HartnettTap & Jazz instructor at Jo's Footwork Studio & The Dance Workshop “I believe dance is a beautiful form of physical self expression. The … Read more ›