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  • Model of Suns magnetic field created

    Researchers at the Universities of Leeds and Chicago have reported that they have uncovered an important mechanism behind the generation of astrophysical magnetic fields such as that of the Sun. Scientists have known since the 18th century that the Sun regularly oscillates between periods of high and low solar activity in an 11-year cycle, but have been unable to fully explain how this cycle is ...

  • 1 in 12 Chicago area bridges deficient

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  • Todays MLB starting lineups May 24

    Below are starting lineups that have been made public by the clubs. A lineup is not official until it is handed to the umpire. Additional lineups will be added as they become available: Atlanta Braves: 1. ...

  • Summer Sounds to begin again at Glen Town Center

    In this 2009 file photo, Cesar Cruz, center, performs routine maintenance on a fountain in Navy Park, a small sitting area in the Glen Town Center where the Summer Sounds series is ...

  • Area cruise nights offer close-up view of auto historys best

    Lemont Car Club's first Saturday cruise of the season on May 18. The Lemont Classic Car Club holds cruise nights every Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Lemon Tree Casual Dining, 1035 State St. in Lemont, and Saturdays from 6 to 9 p.m. through August and 5 to 8 p.m. in September at Christ Community Church, 13400 S. Bell Road in ...


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Movie Review

Fantastic Mr. Fox [Blu-Ray]

Fantastic Mr. Fox [Blu-Ray]

I would hardly be the first critic to note how unsurprising it is that Wes Anderson finally made an animated film, given that all of his previous films, particularly since The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), have essentially been cartoons populated by human actors. The irony is ... ...

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  • Valley View may have new online teaching program soon

    A new online teaching program may be implemented soon to help assist Valley View high school students who are lacking in the core areas of reading and math. Rachel Kinder, an assistant superintendent for the district, recently told the Valley View Community Unit School District 365U board that the new program, Compass Learning, would be similar to the Compass Learning's Odyssey program ...

  • That’s All She Wrote Should Have Seen This Coming

    (WBBM) I knew it, I just knew it. The Blackhawks have been hit with the curse of the damn President's Trophy. Only seven teams who won it since 1985 have gone on to win the Stanley Cup. There, I have something to blame. But let me just add the Hawks’ power play if I can. Have you ever seen a team so proficient on offensive be so brutal with the man-advantage? Thursday night's ...

  • Woman Critical After Lawndale High-Rise Fire

    The still and box alarm at Albany Terrace Apartments at 3030 W. 21st Pl. was struck out by 2 p.m., according to Fire Media Affairs. Some residents fled the building, but a 67-year-old woman suffered smoke inhalation and was hospitalized in critical condition, Fire Media said. The cause of the fire is under ...

  • Tony Parkers calf is doing just fine MAY 24

    Golden State Warriors and underwent an MRI on Thursday to check on the recovery. The results? His calf seems to be recovering just fine and there will be no limitation on his workload in Game 3 on Saturday. Parker said that he's feeling better and believes he'll be fine on ...

  • Greivis Vasquez to undergo surgery MAY 24

    04:24 PM ET 05.24 | New Orleans Pelicans point guard Greivis Vasquez will undergo surgery to remove loos particles in both of his ankles. A report had indicated that Vasquez is expected to miss 12 to 16 weeks. Vasquez dealt with ankle problems towards the end of the season where he missed four games between March and April with separate sprains. If the reported timetable is correct, Vasquez will ...

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