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Quilt shop offers break from life's hectic paceApr 28, 2008 11:00 pm - Patti Dockus patched her corporate career in information technology with something to show her creative side. After working for years in the IT field, Dockus decided it...
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Algonquin preschool and day care turns children into shining starsApr 28, 2008 11:00 pm - Maggie Kusiak has memories of persuading her little brother to "play school" while growing up. Kusiak always wanted to be a teacher. "I love working with kids," she said...
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In taking offense, it is not always what is said, but the way it is heardApr 28, 2008 11:00 pm - George Bernard Shaw said England and America were two countries separated by a common language. Richard Cohen says that white and black Americans are in a similar fix. S...
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As state waits, tracks are dyingApr 28, 2008 11:00 pm - While the legislature dawdles, the Illinois horse racing industry burns. That's the only conclusion you can reach on the eve of yet another Arlington Park opening withou...
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For Bears fans, the QB wait goes onApr 28, 2008 11:00 pm - Initial impressions came to mind Monday morning as the Bears introduced first-round draft choice Chris Williams. First: Man, this guy is one big quarterback. Second: Man...
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Cardiologist opens eyes, hearts with Rotary presentationApr 28, 2008 11:00 pm - In addition to friendships you can make following a motto of "service above self," individuals who join Rotary clubs quickly discover the other main attraction is weekly...
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Wendell recognition set; Bonadonna's bat hot for IllinoisApr 28, 2008 11:00 pm - Buffalo Grove High School has become very adept at holding retirement ceremonies for head coaches with distinguished careers. There's a new party planned for another gia...
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Rev. Martin Marty receives Wilbur AwardApr 28, 2008 11:00 pm - • The Religion Communicators Council honored the Rev. Martin E. Marty of Chicago with a special Wilbur Award for promoting open, public discourse on religion. Marty, a p...
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Spending habits changeApr 27, 2008 11:00 pm - As gasoline prices continue to climb, household bills spike and incomes dip, families are growing more cautious in their spending. As concerns of a recession mount, shop...
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Carlisle top candidate, but Bulls' coaching search far from overApr 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Go ahead and try to pick a favorite in the Bulls' coaching search. It's not easy. Think back to last year when a number of NBA teams filled vacancies with experienced he...