Elisabeth Mistretta
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Teacher's book helps kids discover inner beautyJan 13, 2016 5:00 am - First-grade teacher Lauren Raudabaugh is accustomed to helping her young students navigate linguistic challenges in her Spanish-English immersion class at Canterbury Ele...
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'Elgin Celebrates the Holidays' could be city's newest traditionDec 23, 2015 1:11 pm - After this Sunday, Elgin may have a new holiday tradition on its already-busy calendar. For the first time, the Hemmens Cultural Center is hosting "Elgin Celebrates the ...
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Charity group goes for broke helping others during the holidaysDec 12, 2015 7:20 am - Going broke isn't a typical goal for anyone during the holidays. But every year, the Chicagoland Italian American Charitable Organization aims to do just that. "The mor...
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Arboretum's Illumination brightens winterNov 20, 2015 5:57 am - Illumination at Morton Arboretum encourages visitors to love trees in winter
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Naperville's May Watts School creates culture where children thriveNov 07, 2015 5:31 am - When May Watts Elementary School in Naperville was named a National Blue Ribbon School earlier this fall, many parents and teachers hugged Principal Brian LeCrone to tha...
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Innovation, personalization keys to Butler Junior High's successOct 29, 2015 1:00 pm - Small size, innovative curriculum set Blue Ribbon-winner Butler Junior High apart
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Rock pioneer Lita Ford to shred at Naperville's Last FlingSep 03, 2015 3:00 pm - Whether you're into metal music or not, you've got to admit Lita Ford is cool. A rock 'n' roll pioneer, Ford started her music career at just 16 years old playing guitar...
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Help fund Shakespeare in the ParkAug 26, 2015 8:54 am - Shakespeare in the Park organizers knew they'd started something special when they saw the crowds that flocked to Memorial Park for free live theater. For the past two ...
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Cantigny Park celebrates French Connection DayAug 10, 2015 8:53 pm - When Cantigny Park officials organized the first French Connection Day eight years ago, no one was certain if it would be popular enough to return the next year. But vis...
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Taste of Roselle showcases 'small big town'Jul 28, 2015 12:57 pm - The annual Taste of Roselle is exactly that - literally and figuratively. In addition to featuring more than 20 food vendors that showcase a variety of area restaurants ...