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McCurdy steps up big time this seasonMar 05, 2008 10:00 pm - FREEPORT -- Six months ago, not many people would have predicted the Burlington Central boys basketball team would be playing into March. But six months ago, not many pe...
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New Kiku sushi in Carpentersville truly a family affairMar 04, 2008 10:00 pm - Cory Li had worked for years in his family's restaurant in Wisconsin, perfecting the art of sushi and hibachi cooking. When he got married, he decided it was time not on...
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Gold Medal Fashion Show draws crowds for NWSRA fundraiserMar 04, 2008 10:00 pm - A unique fundraising event played out last week, that once again drew record-size crowds. The Gold Medal Fashion Show drew nearly 700 people to jam the Belvedere Banquet...
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Death is tough subject, but it has to be discussedMar 04, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. I was recently diagnosed with an aggressive cancer and have been dutifully if miserably going through treatment. The prognosis? Who knows. The whole "every day is...
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Brunswick to change the face of bowlingMar 04, 2008 10:00 pm - Remember the days of bowling with soda, cheap beer and fried food? Well Brunswick Zone XL is hoping to change that image of the sport in Algonquin. Brunswick Zone XL wil...
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BG seniors leave mark of successMar 04, 2008 10:00 pm - A 20-20-20-20 vision is tough to focus on for a freshman. "I never understood the meaning of a 20-win season," Paul Timko said of when he arrived at Buffalo Grove and wa...
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Perfect how Favre left us wanting moreMar 04, 2008 10:00 pm - What's that they say about always leaving you wanting more? Brett Favre did exactly that Tuesday. By retiring after a season in which he was absolutely brilliant, Favre ...
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Boylan's own superhero finds a way to contain MoranMar 04, 2008 10:00 pm - Even Superman didn't succeed all the time. And the culprit in the Jacobs Field House that led to the end of the host Golden Eagles' boys basketball season Tuesday night ...
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Like to work outdoors? Parks summer job fair may be your ticketMar 04, 2008 10:00 pm - Summer is not that far away. It couldn't be. Dundee Township Park District officials are already thinking of the time when their swimming pools will need lifeguards and ...
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'Burger crumbles' a healthy alternativeMar 04, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. Are meatless burger crumbles a healthy substitute for ground beef? A. Yes. Meatless crumbles, which are usually made from soy protein concentrate and wheat gl...