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District 47 students get free books from local nonprofitJun 07, 2018 11:00 pm - Crystal Lake Elementary District 47 students recently received a donation of roughly 2,000 books through a new partnership with the nonprofit Bernie's Book Bank. This y...
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Jackson: When it comes to lines and setup, walleyes need optionsJun 07, 2018 10:05 am - There are two basic schools of thought as well as many "graduate schools" filled with walleye fishermen. The old reliable jig-minnow setup and the minnow hard bait can b...
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5 minutes with ... Observing With AnnieJun 07, 2018 6:00 am - Observing With Annie's recent release 'Holiday' sees an alternative band ready for the scene
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Mr. Rogers' documentary creates a beautiful day in the 'Neighborhood'Jun 07, 2018 6:00 am - "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" - ★ ★ ★ ½ He was a man of faith who inspired faith in man. Fred Rogers, an ordained Presbyterian minister, became the unlikeliest TV superst...
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Constable: Anyone can wave a flag, but true patriotism demands moreJun 07, 2018 5:30 am - People celebrating the holidays of Memorial Day, Flag Day and Independence Day often found ways to irk the patriotic spirit in my old columnist friend Jack Mabley. Enlis...
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Novak leads, but local players fare well in Rust-Oleum openerJun 07, 2018 1:01 am - The 156 starters in Thursday's $600,000 Rust-Oleum Championship at Ivanhoe Club included six Chicago-area players and two more who played collegiately at Illinois. None ...
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Softball: Conant's Smith steps asideJun 07, 2018 1:00 am - An IHSA hall of fame softball coach who made Conant a power in the Mid-Suburban League is stepping down from her post after 18 seasons. Cathyann Smith, who led the Couga...
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McCaleb: Trump should get whole story on BlagojevichJun 07, 2018 1:00 am - Rod Blagojevich is a crook. Everyone remembers his attempt to sell President Barack Obama's former U.S. Senate seat to the highest bidder. That's the charge President Do...
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The last of the college achievers for this school yearJun 07, 2018 1:00 am - It feels like summer. Before we adjourn, one more huge serving of DuPage County athletes who did great stuff in college this spring. Right off the bat, a fun one. Michae...
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GOP midterm strategist asks: what does it mean to 'approve' of Trump?Jun 06, 2018 11:00 pm - Donald Trump is riding a wave of popularity, at least by Trump standards. The president's job approval rating hit 44.6 percent this week in the RealClearPolitics average...