The Chicago Traveler

August 15th, 2008

Green City Market Founder Dies

If you have a passion for living and eating well, you’re probably familiar with Chicago’s Green City Market. Twice a week, this event delivers an unbeatable selection of organic and locally-grown fruits and vegetables. Amateur and professional chefs can be found here, perusing through fresh bunches of asparagus.
“Green” fans had founder Abby Mandel to thank […]

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August 10th, 2008

Chicago Comedian Bernie Mac Dies

1957-2008
Comedian and Chicago native Bernie Mac died early Saturday morning from complications due to pneumonia.
Bernie Mac had suffered from sarcoidosis, an immune system disorder characterized by small inflammatory lumps usually on the lungs. He had been staying in Northwestern Hospital for the past week.
Mac grew up on the south side of Chicago, was a White […]

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June 5th, 2008

Chicago Loses Three Legends

Last Thursday, Chicago native Harvey Korman passed away. He was best known for his work on The Carol Burnett Show and was in several Mel Brooks films. Many of his comedy sketches, even when viewed today over 30 years later, are still hilarious.
On Sunday, Paul Sills, a pioneer in improv theatre, passed away at the […]

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March 14th, 2008

Friday Film: Flatliners

One of many people’s greatest fears is death. What does it feel like? What happens afterward? Is there an afterlife? The characters in the film Flatliners are determined to find the answers to these questions.

Flatliners (1990)

Directed by:
Joel Schumacher

Produced by:
Rick Bieber
Michael Douglas

Starring:
Kiefer Sutherland
Julia Roberts
Kevin Bacon
William Baldwin
Oliver Platt

Distributed by:
Columbia Pictures

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Medical student Nelson (Kiefer Sutherland) plans […]

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September 27th, 2007

Chicago Blackhawks Owner Dies

Considered the worst-ever owner of the Chicago Blackhawks, William W. Wirtz passed away at Evanston Hospital on September 26 at the age of 77, after a battle with cancer. He had served as the Blackhawks’ team president for over 40 years.
Wirtz was better known as “Dollar Bill,” a nickname given to him by Chicago Tribune […]

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