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Glen Ellyn teen gets her wish: apology from Abercrombie
As a junior at Glenbard West High School, Cali Linstrom says she's used to hearing girls "talk about how much they hate their bodies." So, when she read comments referencing "fat" people by Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries, the Glen Ellyn teen decided an apology was in order.
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French soldier stabbed in throat outside Paris
A French soldier was stabbed in the throat in a busy commercial district outside Paris on Saturday, and the government said it was trying to determine if there were any links to the brutal killing of a British soldier by suspected Islamic extremists.
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A happy surprise for one mom at Elgin’s Fox Trot
It’s not every day that you think your daughter is in London, and out of the blue you see her cross the finish line of a local race. That’s what happened to Cherie Murphy of Elgin, who got the surprise of her life Saturday when her daughter Bri showed up at the 36th annual Elgin Valley Fox Trot. “They tricked me into going up there (to the finish line) saying somebody had an announcement,” Murphy said.
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Warning lands Batavia teacher in hot water
People are rallying behind a Batavia High School teacher who says he his facing disciplinary action because he advised students that they had a right against self-incrimination when presented with a school survey about their behaviors and emotions.
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1st Division stories come alive at Cantigny exhibit
Stories of the luck, courage, struggle and service of 17 people across the world and the decades are united by one common thread -- service in the Army's 1st Infantry Division -- in an exhibit open in time for Memorial Day at Cantigny Park’s First Division Museum. “It tells the story of the 1st Infantry Division from World War I to the current conflict through the stories of 17 individuals,” said Galyn Piper, director of publications for the First Division Museum.
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Hawks just focused on winning Game 5
The Blackhawks might trail the Detroit Red Wings 3-1 in the Western Conference semifinals after 3 straight losses, but they feel they still have a chance to win the series — a real good chance. Game 5 of the series is Saturday night at the United Center.
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Moore graduates vow to stay
With graduates wearing red, blue or black caps and gowns, Westmoore was the first of three schools to hold commencement ceremonies Saturday at the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City.
Blackhawks just focused on winning Game 5
The Blackhawks might trail the Detroit Red Wings 3-1 in the Western Conference semifinals after 3 straight losses, but they feel they still have a chance to win the series — a real good chance. Game 5 of the series is Saturday night at the United Center.
Protesters target Monsanto in 250 cities
LOS ANGELES — Marches and rallies against seed giant Monsanto were held across the U.S. and in dozens of other countries Saturday. “March Against Monsanto” protesters say they want to call attention to the dangers posed by genetically modified food and the food giants that produce it. Marches are planned for more than 250 cities around the globe, according to organizers.
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Weekend picks: Feel like a kid at the Piccadilly Circus
See acrobats, clowns, contortionists and more when the Piccadilly Circus arrives at the DuPage County Expo Center in St. Charles. The Butterflies & Blooms exhibition returns with hundreds of butterflies from around the world on display in a special garden at the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe. Magician Dan Martin blends improv comedy with illusionist tricks in his “Magically Delicious...
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Editorial: Endangered animals are needed for our health, well-being
A Daily Herald editorial outlines the reasons residents should be concerned that two suburban counties have the highest number of endangered species in Illinois.
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