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Shakespeare returns to Eckhart Park

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Oberon (Nathan M. Hosner) and Titania (Lanise Antoine Shelley) will rule over the mystical woods of Eckhart Park Aug. 16 and 17 in Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night’s Dream." (Chuck Osgood photo) By Nancy A. Cortés Chicago Shakespeare Theater returns this summer to Eckhart Park for two free performances. "A Midsummer Night's Dream" comes to the park at 1330 W. Chicago Ave. at 6:30pm Aug. 16 and 4pm Aug. 17. Come as you are: Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair . Shakespeare's popular comedy will be staged in  18 neighborhood parks  across Chicago. A specially equipped truck rolls into each park, a stage unfolds and a company of professional actors shares the bard of Avon with families and neighbors of all ages. Director David H. Bell has adapted this Shakespeare favorite into an acrobatic and riotously sprightly staging. A quartet of mismatched lovers, a gaggle of hapless actors and mischievous sprites cross paths with the king and queen of the f...

Keeping an eye on burglars

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By Molly Murray Our biggest issue on this end of the 12th police district are burglaries, simply because of the concentration of homes and condos. Please call 911 without hesitation when you see (or hear) someone or thing suspicious, and provide as much detail as possible (clothing from head to toe, direction headed, color of car, carrying anything, etc). Make sure you look around when you leave your house, and say hi to your neighbors. If you have your head buried in your phone or have those "Just gotta get somewhere" blinders on, you won't see something right in front of you. Saying hi to others will let someone "laying in wait" that you're connected and looking out for each other. Most importantly, be that nosy neighbor. If you see someone that looks out of place, ask if you can help them or where they're working. Simple eye contact or verbal engagement is enough to scare a burglar away. If you have another topic or other details you would like...
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