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Republicans not eager to see checks go out with equal payMay 01, 2008 11:00 pm - By now the Tale of Lilly Ledbetter is beginning to sound like the Perils of Pauline or the Pre-Feminist Follies. At 70 years old, she's the star of a long-running drama ...
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Church golf league celebrating 50th season keeps on swingingMay 01, 2008 11:00 pm - Members of the Our Lady of the Wayside Golf League teed off last month at Arlington Lakes Golf Club, signaling the sure start of spring. But with the start of their week...
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Young Athletes to compete in track meetMay 01, 2008 11:00 pm - Schaumburg Township Elementary District 54 is preparing for its biggest event of the year -- the annual Partners Club/Young Athletes track meet. This year's event will b...
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Everything Canine owner learned training at animal hospitalMay 01, 2008 11:00 pm - Victor Villarreal often feels an emotional connection with dogs. People have even referred to him as the "dog whisperer." Based on this and his training at an animal hos...
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University students proud to be part of tax assistance programMay 01, 2008 11:00 pm - For many people, there is no more anxiety-ridden time of year than tax season. This is particularly true for seniors and low-income families who have to stretch money a...
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Charter school brightens final round of energy contestMay 01, 2008 11:00 pm - If you're looking for ways to help the environment, you should take some notes from a team of local students. A group of eighth-graders at the Cambridge Lakes Charter Sc...
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Band members offer a voice for fellow vets' feelings through songMay 01, 2008 11:00 pm - While some folks know what their life's work is from the start, some never know and, then, others realize their mission in life at mid-life. Joe Klass, 55, a composer, g...
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Watching your child compete is an emotional experienceMay 01, 2008 11:00 pm - It's very easy for parents to lose control of their emotions when it comes to their child in sports. The most bizarre reaction I have ever seen occurred when my daughter...
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Des Plaines forum targets underage alcohol and drug useMay 01, 2008 11:00 pm - Des Plaines Mayor Tony Arredia is fired up for a forum on underage drug and alcohol use. It will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at city hall, 1420 Miner St. Sponsored by the ...
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Wouldn't you click it to win new wheels? I thought so.May 01, 2008 11:00 pm - One click at a time. Every time another Crystal Lake High School District 155 student chose to click his or her seat belt this year, it raised his chances to win a brand...