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Hanging out with Matt Damon on the set of "Contagion": Reporter Mike Danahey returned from spending the day on the set of "Contagion," filming at the old Sherman Hospital in Elgin, with this to say about star Matt Damon:

"He's a big eater. Healthy appetite. Hates Ben Affleck."

Danahey claims he ran into Damon at Wendy's. Turns out it was a guy with a haircut like Damon's and about 150 more pounds on the Oscar winner. Don't worry: We let him down gently.

For the real scoop from the set of "Contagion" -- which also found Kate Winslet and Gwyneth Paltrow in Elgin -- check out Tuesday's Courier-News! And share your stories of celeb-spotting here in the comments!

-- The Courier-News Staff