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Daytime divas' looks through the ages Venerable soap "All My Children" is entering the final countdown to the end of its 41-year run on network TV, with only days to go until its Sept. 23 finale. In January, "One Life to Live" will also exit the airwaves.

Though both are slated to live on via new webisodes, their passing from television makes us stop to appreciate daytime's divas. Here's to 40-plus years of the bold and beautiful women of daytime and some of their memorable looks.

-- Alene Dawson, Special to the Los Angeles Times
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Treasures from Chicago museum gift shops Museum gift shops are more than just magnets, postcards and novelty shirts. You can find some of the most unique treasures around town in these stores, from exotic jewelry and accessories to innovative home decor items and more. The next time you find yourself in a museum, turn your educational experience into a shopping excursion and check out the gift shops. You never know what amazing things you'll find.
-- Darla Weaver, Chicago Shopping
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The 2011 Emmy Awards | Red carpet arrivals

Emmy Awards Red carpet fashions

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Chicago store openings

Keep up with all of Chicago's new store openings with this guide. From clothing and accessory boutiques to interior design and maternity wear retailers, these places are worth checking out.

Running of the Brides at Filene's Basement

It's time once again for matrimonial madness as Filene's Basement hosted its annual Running of the Brides. A blur of brides-to-be camped outside of the downtown Chicago storefront, some arriving as early as the day before. Chicago Shopping was on the...