All Stories from April 11, 2014 (Change date)
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New book taps into local craft breweriesApr 12, 2014 9:18 am - When Chicagoan Anna Blessing was doing research for her book, “Locally Grown: Portraits of Artisinal Farms from America's Heartland,” she discovered that Midwestern chef...
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Editorial: What we learned for all we sufferedApr 11, 2014 5:00 am - Finally, a pleasantly warm week after a long season that froze into our brains terms like "polar vortex" and "misery index." Suburban residents have emerged weather-wear...
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Lake forest preserve invests in nose-friendly toiletsApr 12, 2014 10:14 am - There is nothing like a trip to the toilet to put a crimp in an otherwise enjoyable day at your local forest preserve. Open the door and — bam — you are overwhelmed by t...
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Rentals, mixed-use projects revive old suburban locationsApr 13, 2014 8:43 am - Consider this scenario: A disconnected assortment of old buildings in an otherwise thriving downtown stands for years, taking up space but not adding to the vibrancy of ...
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Google to sell Glass to bigger pool of consumersApr 11, 2014 10:33 am - SAN FRANCISCO - A lot more people are about to get a chance to own the Internet-connected eyewear known as Google Glass, the hottest accessory in geek fashion. Google wi...
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In praise of volunteers for elderlyApr 11, 2014 1:05 am - This year marks the 40th anniversary of National Volunteer Week (April 6-12). ElderCARE sends a big "thank you" to all of our volunteers who have been willing to give s...
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Bradley, Pacquiao look for decisive win in rematchApr 11, 2014 11:44 pm - LOS ANGELES - Timothy Bradley never imagined he would have to avenge a victory. When the welterweight champion defeated Manny Pacquiao two years ago on two injured feet,...
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Crystal Lake Central catches up with HuntleyApr 11, 2014 10:41 pm - If only high school girls softball games were 6 innings, Huntley would have earned a 5-1 win and freshman pitcher Kateri Conklin would have earned a victory. Unfortunate...
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Offense (and errors) carry the day in South Elgin winApr 11, 2014 10:44 pm - South Elgin's baseball team outlasted host Elgin 12-8 in an Upstate Eight crossover Friday, but it wasn't pretty. Though the Storm and Maroons hammered 22 hits between t...
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Boy Scout recruitment site coming to WoodfieldApr 13, 2014 12:56 am - The Boy Scouts of America is setting up shop on the busiest street it can find - Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg. On May 31, the Northwest Suburban Council will officially ...