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Can't beat this weekend of basketballJan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - High school basketball fans, get ready for one busy weekend. The weekend venue includes rivalry games, a showdown at the Sears Centre, battles for top spots in the confe...
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Carlson goes to the mat in fight against cancerJan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - Every time Scott Carlson records a takedown, he'll take 2 points. He'll also take 2 cents, 2 dollars, whatever amount you want to pledge in his endeavor to take down the...
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Miracle on Maroon Dr. revisitedJan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - Funny how things have changed in the Fox Valley the past 10 years. In 1998, Marvin Edwards was superintendent of Elgin Area School District U-46, Ron O'Neal was principa...
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Didn't register to vote? There might still be timeJan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - If you missed last week's voter registration deadline, there is still hope for you! This week, a state-authorized "grace period" gives Illinois voters until Tuesday to u...
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Basic strategy blackjack has its exceptionsJan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - Any decent blackjack book will contain a basic strategy chart that tells you the correct basic way to play all your hands. Even casino gift shops sell a credit card-size...
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Snow sculptors to return to compete in Mount ProspectJan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - Mount Prospect will once again host the fourth annual Snow Visions Chicago Snow Sculpting Competition Feb. 8-10 at Randhurst Mall, with carving beginning earlier. Come ...
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NU's Gen-X football coach shows growth with new hiresJan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - Until Pat Fitzgerald wins at Northwestern, the knock on him won't change. Too young. Too inexperienced. In over his head. An emotional hire instead of a sensible one. ...
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Cubs' Piniella expounds on positive changesJan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - The word "change" has been thrown around enough this primary season that I'm already looking for a change of pace from all the change. So let's talk about the baseball k...
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Take care of garden hose, bring in for winterJan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - Garden hoses need to be stored away during the winter. If left out in the cold, they usually are ruined by the time you need them next spring. You should hang them up in...
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French food, French wine to greet all to fundraiserJan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - With the Hoffman Estates French Night celebration kicking off the Valentine weekend, the culinary event is a fine way to celebrate both occasions. Perhaps a touch of red...