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Review: ‘Illinoise’ puts movement to the music of Sufjan Stevens — it’s not the usual Broadway show

NEW YORK — Sufjan Stevens’ hipper-than-thou music defies easy categorization. It goes by chamber pop, folk pop, electronica and numerous other descriptions inadequate for its lushly orchestrated romanticism, as topped by lyrics at once esoteric and emotionally intense. Stevens always had a fervent fan base, increased of late by the appearance of music from his…

From the Farm: Milk, eggs and DeMotte reader’s family travel history all noteworthy this week

Much attention has been given this week to the unfortunate news of Oberweis Dairy, headquartered at 951 Ice Cream Drive in North Aurora, Illinois, filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the Northern District of Illinois in Chicago to seek debt relief while continuing operations and looking at a possible sale. Illinois and Indiana agriculture name…

Running the bases, Lincoln-Way East’s MJ Schley never sees red or even yellow. ‘I always have the green light.’

Junior outfielder MJ Schley creates chaos as the leadoff hitter for Lincoln-Way East. He has become an agent of change as well, moving from the bottom of the batting order to the top and becoming the engine that drives the Griffins’ offense. And he doesn’t see red or yellow. “On this team, I always have…

Police charge Pennsylvania man with making swatting call in CT as ‘prank’ against ex-girlfriend

A Pennsylvania man has been arrested and accused of making a swatting call in Connecticut that sent police officers to a home in Norwalk believing a woman was being held at gunpoint. Maurice Smith, 39, faces charges of first-degree false incident report, risk of injury to a child and second-degree breach of peace, according to…

State police charge three teens, juvenile with causing $20K of vandalism at CT high school

Three teens and a juvenile have been charged with vandalizing a high school in Deep River, causing more than $20,000 worth of damages. Jonathan Gosnell, 18, Henry Grabowski, 18, and Mackie Olynnger, 18, each face charges of third-degree burglary, conspiracy to commit third-degree burglary, first-degree criminal mischief and conspiracy to commit first-degree criminal mischief, according…

You can get any of these Chromebooks for under $300

https://tags.remixd.com/player/v5/index.js?cb=%%CACHEBUSTER%% There are plenty of things that can make your life easier, especially if you are in college or work from multiple locations. Laptops, for instance, let you take notes, work on spreadsheets and browse the internet wherever you are. But laptops tend to be bulky and heavy, which can cause shoulder or back problems.…

Deputies identify pair wanted for multiple thefts in Livingston area

LIVINGSTON PARISH – The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office is searching for two people suspected of shoplifting over $4,000 worth of merchandise from local stores. According to the LPSO, the two suspects targeted businesses operating within Livingston Parish this month. Deputies later identified the two as Lori Pinkney and Larrion Wagner of the Baton Rouge area. …

Bicyclist struck, killed by car in St. Martin Parish

ST. MARTINVILLE — A Breaux Bridge bicyclist was killed when he was struck by a car. Shelton Edmond, 66, was struck by a car around 9 p.m. Thursday while riding his bike on Zin Zin Road near C Huval Road. St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s deputies, along with Breaux Bridge Police and State Police, responded to…

Gang Intelligence Unit arrests suspected drug dealer, recovers multiple drugs and $70,000

BATON ROUGE – The EBRSO Gang Intelligence and Enforcement Unit arrested a suspected drug dealer and seized multiple types of drugs.  Deputies enacted a search warrant Wednesday at an address on Aliquippa Street. The home was reportedly being used by K-Shon Ringo to conceal and distribute narcotics.  During the course of the warrant, agents seized…

Baltimore businesses sue Dali owners for negligence in Key Bridge collapse

A Baltimore publisher is suing the companies behind the massive cargo ship that collapsed the Francis Scott Key Bridge last month, saying they were negligent for allowing an allegedly unseaworthy ship to sail ahead of the catastrophic crash that killed six people. American Publishing LLC, based in Essex, filed the proposed class action lawsuit Thursday…