Harper students provide realistic look at domestic violence
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Oct 30, 2012 8:07 AM - Students in the Harper College Theater Club are working with the school's police chief to make a series of short films highlighting the dangers of dating violence and the emotional abuse that can occur in teen relationships.
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Suburban companies send products, help to East CoastOct 30, 2012 7:20 AM - Sears, AT&T, Motorola Solutions, ComEd and other companies from the suburbs are sending emergency help and supplies as a massive storm threatens to cripple East Coast homes, businesses and communication networks. Officials and business executives have been watching the development of Hurricane Sandy since Wednesday as it has barreled northward from the Caribbean to the Eastern Seaboard. And they've put into action emergency plans to ship extra products, equipment and workers to various sites along the storm's treacherous path. -
Yes, there are free things to do in Las VegasOct 30, 2012 6:38 AM - If you've got the money, Las Vegas has a million ways for you to spend it -- the limo, the penthouse suite, the finest champagne money can buy -- and that's before you even hit the casino floor. But even in this town of glamour and excess, there's enough for the guys and girls who didn't get so lucky at the tables last night. Here's a sampling of the best Las Vegas has to offer without spending a dime. -
Sandy wreaks havoc in NYC, DC, Philly, BostonOct 30, 2012 5:25 AM - Superstorm Sandy slammed into the New Jersey coastline with 80 mph winds Monday night and hurled an unprecedented 13-foot surge of seawater at New York City, flooding its tunnels, subway stations and the electrical system that powers Wall Street. At least 10 U.S. deaths were blamed on the storm, which brought the presidential campaign to a halt a week before Election Day. -
Italian American War Veterans Post 2 hosts Pasta Party Nov. 16Oct 29, 2012 5:19 PM - The Joseph J. Gentile Italian American War Veterans Post #2 will host its annual Pasta Party Fun Night on Friday, Nov. 16 at 6:30 p.m. at Alta Villa Banquets in Addison, IL. -
Northwest Symphony Orchestra begins 61st season Nov. 18Oct 29, 2012 5:13 PM - The award-winning Northwest Symphony Orchestra will present the first concert in its 61st season at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18. The concert will be held in the theater for the Performing Arts -
Downtown Naperville gets into the Halloween spiritOct 29, 2012 3:21 PM - Hordes of little ninjas, superheroes, monsters and princesses prowled downtown Naperville Sunday to enjoy a variety of Halloween-themed activities. It seemed like something was going on wherever you looked. Downtown merchants participated in the annual trick-or-treat Sunday, while the Naperville Public Library hosted an afternoon of stories and songs at the Riverwalk Amphitheater. Also, the Naperville Park District held its annual Halloween Happening at the Grand Pavilion. -
How is local business affecting area furniture makers?Oct 29, 2012 10:21 AM - Local customers -- and the lack thereof -- has affected a pair of merchants in different ways and in one case, a Hoffman Estates furniture maker took on a second job to make ends meet. Burress Amish Furniture in Elgin sells all sorts of solid wood furniture made by Amish people living in Ohio. Joanne Scara, the store's marketing associate, estimates that half of the store's clientele hails from the surrounding area. Customers typically discover the 29-year-old store online, then come in to see what it's selling -- merchandise is not available for purchase online. -
Rodgers throws 2 TDs as Packers beat Jaguars 24-15Oct 29, 2012 8:10 AM - With the Green Bay Packers struggling, Aaron Rodgers went back to an old favorite. Rodgers connected with Donald Driver on a 4-yard touchdown early in the fourth quarter, Mason Crosby made up for an earlier miss with a 25-yard field goal and Green Bay escaped with a surprisingly tough 24-15 victory Sunday over the Jacksonville Jaguars. -
'Argo' finally tops box office with $12.4 millionOct 29, 2012 6:22 AM - It took three weeks, but "Argo" finally found its way to the top of the box office. "Argo" had been in second place the past two weeks and has now made about $60.8 million total. "It's a tribute to the film," a Warner Bros. officials said. "Word-of-mouth has taken over the campaign. We have a long way to go, we have a lot of year-end accolades which will approach, and we'll see what happens in terms of the Academy."
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