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Article: Mystery brings funds to Prairie Center.(Neighbor)(Eye on society)

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April 6, 2005
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Byline: Eileen O. Daday Daily Herald Correspondent

A murder-mystery whodunit proved once again to be a winning fund-raiser for Prairie Center Arts Foundation members.

"Good Will Haunting," an original play written by Rob Pileckis, Prairie Center production supervisor, drew more than 500 people during its two-night run last weekend at Schaumburg's Prairie Center for the Arts.

The shows opened with a dessert reception set around a chocolate fountain provided by the Barn of Barrington. The dessert theater combination served to raise about $15,000 for the center's programming, said Lucinda Flodin, foundation executive director.

"People love coming to these shows. ...

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