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Local horror host doc "I'm Your Host" creeps into the Milwaukee Film Festival
Orson Welles. Don Ameche. Mark Ruffalo. Kenosha has gifted Hollywood with some of its biggest movie stars. Some of the city's most beloved cinematic figures, however, are still found right in town – and aren't found in the actual movies. They're horror hosts, heartfelt fans of all things freaky...
Glenda Miller, former McHenry County treasurer, dies at age 68
Glenda Miller already was a stalwart in the McHenry County treasurer’s office by the time she won the top job in 2014, having served more than a decade as chief deputy. Miller, 68, died on April 17 in her home in Harvard of complications from a stroke she suffered in late January, her family said. Donna Kurtz, Miller’s successor as treasurer, said she met Miller at a victory party when Kurtz’ ...
‘Opened up people’s eyes’: 4-year-old with rare disease honored for use of new technology
PALATINE, Ill. — A 4-year-old girl born a rare disease was honored among other students Thursday night for her determination to use technology to open up communication. Mia Polacek, of Round Lake, was born with Edwards’ syndrome, also known as trisomy 18. Those affected are born with an extra copy of the chromosome number 18.
Barca campaign: Peter Barca kicks off his campaign with local leaders
Today, Peter Barca held a press conference at Apple Holler to officially launch his campaign for Congress. Peter was joined by Kenosha Mayor John Antaramian, Assemblywoman Christine Sinicki, and campaign supporters. “I couldn’t be more excited to announce, right here in southeast Wisconsin where I’ve lived my entire life, that...
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