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Weaving together lives of local, Afghan womenDec 10, 2007 10:00 pm - It is said that a journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. When that step is made with the intention to effectively break the cycle of global poverty, it is und...
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AID center teaches life skills -- and has fun, tooDec 10, 2007 10:00 pm - The history of the Association for Individual Development dates back to 1961. Since that time the group has provided services to infants, children and adults who are dev...
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A well-earned honor for one of Wheeling Township's administratorsDec 10, 2007 10:00 pm - The holidays are a busy time for Wheeling Township officials, but last month they carved out some time to celebrate one of their own. At the annual convention of townshi...
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When a loved one faces death, make time to visitDec 10, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. My significant other's mother was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer that is growing at an accelerated rate, and the best doctors don't seem to be able to ev...
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Let's hope Orton gets a fair shakeDec 10, 2007 10:00 pm - Give the Bears credit for getting one right. After all, if you were among those who thought Bears coach Lovie Smith would step to the microphone and proclaim, "Brian is ...
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Not even mice can ruin happy holiday memoriesDec 10, 2007 10:00 pm - 'Twas a year between Christmases and all through the house, creatures were stirring, especially a mouse. Or more likely mice! Earlier this fall neighbors on our block re...
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Learn the warning signs of pediatric croupDec 09, 2007 10:00 pm - The heavy breather on the other end of the phone line was a sleeping 3-year-old. Her father had paged me to ask for advice after a rough evening listening to his little ...
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Just a spoonful of honey ...Dec 09, 2007 10:00 pm - A teaspoon of honey before bed seems to calm children's coughs and help them sleep better, according to a new study that relied on parents' reports of their children's s...
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Already facing one scandal, Bolingbrook takes another hitDec 09, 2007 10:00 pm - "I'm embarrassed for the city. It happened under my watch." Those were the words of Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar. But he wasn't referring to the presumed homicides of a...
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Melatonin can help insomniaDec 09, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. I read your column regularly but have not seen any letters concerning my problem. I can't sleep. No, it's not sleep apnea, it's just that I can't turn my brain of...