The Courier opens commenting for online articles!

Yes! The Chicago Tribune has done it for a while and the result has been fascinating conversation. Sure, it occasionally devolves into arguments and cheap shots, but overall it’s great. Click here for the article announcing commenting on the online articles.

Now all they need to do is start an Elgin-focused blog. Seriously, Aurora, Naperville, and Lake County each have one. What about us?

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Be in a Johnny Depp movie!

Apparently an upcoming movie is being filmed in Aurora soon and they’re looking for extras. Unfortunately I’m too tall to qualify. Bummer!

Men must be less than 6-foot-2 with a jacket size no larger than 44 and female extras must be shorter than 5-foot-8 with a dress size no larger than 10.

To sign up, call Joan Philo Casting at (312) 924-1840. When you call in a recorded message will prompt you to leave your name, phone number, and make sure to let them know you are calling for the Aurora shoot.

Tags: acting, Extra, Joan Philo Casting, Johnny Depp, movie
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