Amy Boerema
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Suburban haunted houses amp up the fear factorOct 16, 2011 7:43 am - As a Realtor, Rita Neri knew the housing market. So it didn't seem a giant leap to transfer her knowledge to a more unfamiliar subject — haunted houses. “I've been succ...
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Suburban orchards gear up for apple pickingAug 27, 2011 6:30 am - It began with a few apple trees in the yard. Three decades later, one couple's hobby has blossomed into a full-scale apple orchard that opens to the public each fall. “...
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Make your way through maze of graphing calculatorsAug 11, 2011 1:01 am - You’re on the market for a calculator, but knowing which one you or your child needs for school can be just as perplexing as any high school math formula. With plenty of...
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Gelato spots drawing business in suburbsJul 30, 2011 7:07 am - Violeta Karalis just can't find the words to describe how gelato tastes. The first time she tried it, she was in Italy on vacation. She even remembers the flavor — hazel...
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Young Bartlett teacher reaches out to kids in AfricaJun 30, 2011 10:47 am - 23-year-old Bartlett teacher pours passion for education, volunteerism into cofounding his own nonprofit
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County fairs promise old-fashioned good timesMay 17, 2011 10:00 am - @X BTO Byline attribution italic:aboerema@dailyherald.com County fair time is right around the corner. Organizers still are finalizing plans, but there’s something nosta...
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Food plus music equal summer in the citiesMay 17, 2011 9:54 am - @X BTO Byline attribution italic:aboerema@dailyherald.com Summer’s just about here, and that means that deep-fried turkey legs, cold brews and awesome lakefront entertai...
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Chaplain from Bartlett leaves military after three decadesApr 07, 2011 4:02 pm - For Chaplain Lt. Col. Jerry Gleason, whether it was serving in the church or the military, his mission from God was always clear: to provide spiritual guidance. After 31...
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New Fox Valley Habitat store preps for openingMar 10, 2011 10:50 am - In just days or so, the new Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity ReStore will open, and store manager Kathleen Potts knows exactly how she's feeling. “The honest truth is I'm...
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New women’s boutique opens in Hoffman EstatesJan 27, 2011 6:04 pm - Opening her first store in the United States has allowed Russian native Luda Wildt to combine all her true passions — retail, art and personal style. The Elgin resident ...