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Elgin-born dancer follows dream to Cirque du Soleil, 'World of Dance'

By Jamie Sotonoff
Jun 27, 2017 6:44 AM - Elgin-born dancer Trent Jeray spent years as a struggling dancer. But it's all paying off as he stars in "Michael Jackson ONE by Cirque du Soleil" in Las Vegas, and earlier this month he competed in NBC's "World of Dance."
DJ Kaskade reminisces about suburban upbringing

By Jamie Sotonoff and Dann Gire
Jun 6, 2017 6:19 AM - Kaskade, a Northbrook native whose real name is Ryan Raddon, is one of the world's most popular DJs.
Stevenson alum travels the world on 'Trip Testers'

May 16, 2017 5:30 AM - Buffalo Grove native Jason Kessler says he spent four years pitching his show, "Trip Testers," until it was finally picked up by the Travel Channel.
Food Network's 'Sandwich King' cherishes life in the suburbs

By Jamie Sotonoff and Dann Gire
Apr 18, 2017 2:09 PM - How Food Network star and Chicago restaurant owner Jeff Mauro, of River Forest, went from working in a suburban deli to being a celebrity chef.
Former Inverness man makes magic for 'Smurfs,' movies

Apr 4, 2017 5:20 AM - Former Inverness resident Tom Bruno Jr. and his friends would drive around the Northwest suburbs creating wacky video clips. Now the Elgin Academy grad works on animated movies such as "Smurfs: The Lost Village," opening Friday, April 7.
How a Downers Grove filmmaker turned being robbed into a 'success story'

By Jamie Sotonoff and Dann Gire
Mar 28, 2017 5:33 AM - An armed robbery drove filmmaker Matthew Aaron from Los Angeles -- and paved the way for him to write, produce, direct and star in three low-budget comedies since 2015.
Palatine songwriter Andrew Ripp's career got help from Bears' Singletary

By Jamie Sotonoff and Dann Gire
Mar 21, 2017 5:34 AM - Singer/songwriter Andrew Ripp, who grew up in Palatine, describes his wild career ride these past few years, which got started with the help from famous Chicago Bears player Mike Singletary.
Animator from West Chicago gives 'Beauty and the Beast' a visual boost

By Jamie Sotonoff and Dann Gire
Mar 14, 2017 10:40 AM - If Disney filmmaker Matthew Doll does his job right on the upcoming live-action film "Beauty and the Beast," you'll never be able to tell the visual effects from the real thing. Doll hails from West Chicago and hopes to return home to open a visual effects office in Chicago.
'Ghost Adventures' host recalls spooky suburban experiences

By Jamie Sotonoff and Dann Gire
Feb 21, 2017 6:10 AM - Before he hunted ghosts for the Travel Channel, "Ghost Adventures" host and Glenbard West alumnus Zak Bagans recalls some spooky experiences in the suburbs.
Highland Park 'Fist Fight' filmmaker inspired by the late John Hughes

By Jamie Sotonoff and Dann Gire
Feb 14, 2017 6:01 AM - Richie Keen's show biz resume includes stints as an actor, standup comic, sitcom writer and director. This week, the Highland Park High School grad has a new movie coming out: "Fist Fight," starring Ice Cube and Charlie Day.

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