All Stories from August 14, 2015 (Change date)
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Deep trouble for Samardzija, Chicago White SoxAug 15, 2015 9:08 pm - Given their inconsistent play over the first five-plus months of the season, the Chicago White Sox have little or no room for error if they hope to chase down a wild-car...
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Spread the word … and the mulchAug 14, 2015 7:00 am - Volcanic activity is on the rise in Kane County. Volcanoes? Here? Yes, indeed, and they're killing trees in Kane County. The volcanoes are made of mulch instead of lava....
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Just days before U-46 kids back in schoolAug 14, 2015 7:00 am - More than 40,000 students expected to start classes on first day of school, Monday, Aug. 17 Submitted by District U-46 Staff members at School District U-46 are finalizi...
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Apps for Kids: Build back-to-school confidence with these appsAug 15, 2015 7:04 am - During the summer it's easy for your kids to have fun, but it's also easy for them to forget concepts they learned in school. Review and help your kids feel confident ab...
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New 'Frozen' short film comes homeAug 15, 2015 7:06 am - Anna and Elsa are back! It's up to you to decide whether that's a threat or a promise. “Frozen Fever,” the seven-minute short film bundled with Disney's live-action “Cin...
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Senile sea snails are helping us understand memory lossAug 15, 2015 7:04 am - Just in case sea snails aren't slow enough, new research has found that they get more sluggish when they grow old — and the discovery is helping us to understand how mem...
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Dining events: Rock Bottom steps it up with lobster/shrimp tacosAug 15, 2015 7:06 am - Rock Bottom's tacos Try Rock Bottom's new lobster and shrimp tacos made with sautéed lobster and shrimp with Cajun rémoulade, topped with shredded pepper jack chee...
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New study shows that the happiness of a first-time parent falls after baby arrivesAug 15, 2015 8:06 am - Life has its ups and downs, but parenthood is supposed to be among the most joyous. At least that's what the movies and Target ads tell us. In reality, it turns out that...
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Equestrian festival gallops into Kane County FairgroundsAug 18, 2015 12:01 am - Festival of the Horse and Drum returns to Kane County Fairgrounds this weekend
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Algonquin's new Iron Horse a place to chillAug 18, 2015 12:01 am - When Jimmy D's in Algonquin closed, bartender and manager Mike Marcello decided to take over the space. Partnering with Joe Condo, the owner of Algonquin's Thirsty Whale...