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Jamie Sotonoff

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Wheeling, IL, United States

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Past articles by Jamie Sotonoff:

Tornadoes and painful wipeouts. Film shows suburbanites' epic skateboard trip to New York

"Shred America," a documentary film made by four suburban men who skateboarded from Chicago to New York in 2008, will premiere March 24 at the Patio Theater in Chicago. → Read More

Why suburban parents are pledging to 'Wait Until 8th' on smartphones

A growing number of suburban parents are making the "Wait Until 8th" pledge, vowing not to give their children smartphones until eighth grade. → Read More

'Corey's Goal' aims to educate schools on disciplinary issues

The family of Naperville North High School student Corey Walgren has created "Corey's Goal," a charity to help educate students, parents and administrators about the handling of serious disciplinary matters at school. → Read More

Suburban teens worked behind scenes on sci-fi kids movie 'Alternate Universe'

More than 150 teens worked on the sci-fi kids movie, "Alternative Universe: A Rescue Mission," which premiered Tuesday. → Read More

Operation North Pole in Rosemont provides 'best day ever' for sick kids

A special Metra train ride took 75 seriously or terminally ill children to the "North Pole," where 200 local firefighters and police officers were waiting on bended knee for them. → Read More

Snow causes Escalade to roll over in Long Grove crash

A man was injured after his Cadillac Escalade slid on the snowy Route 53 and rolled over Saturday morning. → Read More

Veteran numbers down, taxes up: Suburban facts from new census data

New data from the U.S. Census Bureau includes some interesting statistics about the Chicago suburbs. → Read More

Morton Arboretum's 'Illumination' light show mixes trees with tech

New interactive medallions are being offered this year at the Morton Arboretum's "Illumination." → Read More

Glenview native a teacher, rocker, guitar maker

Glenview native Del Breckenfeld talks about his career designing custom guitars for musicians and movies, plus the upcoming reunion of his 1980s rock band, Gambler. → Read More

Their job? To temporarily live in suburban mansions

You can get a job living as the master of other people's luxury homes? A Geneva couple talk about their unique way of life. → Read More

Why go shopping at the mall Friday? For the experience

Malls are making a comeback this holiday season, now that they offer more than just shopping. → Read More

Scott Adsit reprises role of Baymax in 'Big Hero 6' sequels

Comedian and actor Scott Adsit, who grew up in Northbrook, is reprising his role of Baymax in "Big Hero 6 The Series" on Disney XD. → Read More

How St. Charles skater got on the ice with Cirque du Soleil

Madeline Stammen, from St. Charles, stars in Cirque du Soleil's first ice show, "Crystal." "The fact that Cirque has employed ice skaters is such a big thing in our industry," she says. → Read More

Fremd alum, 34, dies of cancer months after stem cell transplant

Despite a large local stem cell drive to help him last year, Fremd High School alumnus Aaron Lee has died of cancer at age 34. → Read More

Suburban trend? Big groups of women flock to 'Bad Moms Christmas'

"A Bad Moms Christmas" is the latest women-focused movie to bring suburban moms out to theaters en masse. "Everything is so intense lately, it feels good to just laugh and unwind," one expert says. → Read More

Documentary spotlights DJ Dick Biondi, growing up in Chicago in the '60s

A documentary being made about Chicago radio legend Dick Biondi features dozens of celebrities who share their stories of the beloved WLS deejay. → Read More

As holograms, 13 local Holocaust survivors blink, breathe and tell their stories

Holographic images of local Holocaust survivors tell their enduring stories and answer questions from visitors at the new, high-tech Take a Stand Center at the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center in Skokie. → Read More

As holograms, 13 local Holocaust survivors blink, breath and tell their stories

Holographic images of local Holocaust survivors tell their enduring stories and answer questions from visitors at the new, high-tech Take a Stand Center at the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center in Skokie. → Read More

Cubs playoff ticket prices the lowest in 3 years

It's a "W" for fans. Tickets to Cubs NLCS playoff games at Wrigley Field are the lowest they've been in three years, according to TicketIQ.com. → Read More

'The Jam' host wants 'to be like the millennial Barbara Walters'

Glencoe native Danielle Robay co-hosts WCIU's new morning program, "The Jam." The 26-year-old is believed to be the youngest woman to co-host a morning news show in Chicago. → Read More