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Six Flags Great America Unveils 'Tiny' Surprise for Fright Fest 2013
Tiny the Spider made her triumphant return to the American Eagle in anticipation of Fright Fest, which opens Sept. 28.

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Tiny the Spider made her triumphant return to the American Eagle in anticipation of Fright Fest, which opens Sept. 28.

Tiny the Spider made her triumphant return to the American Eagle in anticipation of Fright Fest, which opens Sept. 28.
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What are your plans for the week?
Encore Theatre will present "Into the Woods' Oct. 3, 4 and 6.
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Convincing kids to skip classic calorie-laden snacks is simple if you’ve got delicious, homemade alternatives on hand.
These undervalued jobs need a little more love.
These undervalued jobs need a little more love.
The evening also featured performances from Matt Sams, Anastasia Royal and the band Royale.
Steward has been missing since Sept. 20.
Steward has been missing since Sept. 20.
Steward has been missing since Sept. 20.
Wrestling in gravy, an ad on his chest, offering gifts: This 28-year-old unemployed man is trying it all.
Nick Steward, 33, has been missing since Sept. 20.
Wrestling in gravy, an ad on his chest, offering gifts: This 28-year-old unemployed man is trying it all.
Nick Steward, 33, has been missing since Sept. 20.
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