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Prairie Croissant Cafe takes pride in taking care of detailsOct 18, 2007 11:00 pm - The owners of a Grayslake business are bringing the feeling of a European cafe to Lake County. John Hundrieser and husband-wife team Scott McNulty and Jacque Shannon-McN...
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'50s diner brought to life in musical at senior centerOct 18, 2007 11:00 pm - Girls in poodle skirts and pedal-pushers, boys with slicked-back hair and horn-rimmed glasses, hanging out listening to the jukebox, drinking milkshakes and eating burge...
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It's win or go home for 4-4 football teamsOct 18, 2007 11:00 pm - While the entire state is loaded with meaningful games tonight and Saturday leading up to the release of the IHSA football state playoff brackets Saturday night, I prefe...
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Acclaimed pianist Jonathan Biss focuses on Beethoven for concert, new CDOct 18, 2007 11:00 pm - The future appears unlimited for Jonathan Biss. He has already established a worldwide reputation as arguably the finest American pianist of his generation, with an envi...
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Extra outdoor lighting helps deter crimeOct 18, 2007 11:00 pm - Q. There were some break-ins in my neighborhood this past year, so I want to install some outdoor security lighting which can also be used when entertaining. What are my...
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Ginger's leaves nomadic ways behind with move to Main StreetOct 18, 2007 11:00 pm - Ginger Lewis has some pretty loyal customers. In 16 years, her shop has been at four different locations. Each time, her customers followed -- whether it was to Hotel B...
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Vinyl siding easy to maintainOct 18, 2007 11:00 pm - Vinyl siding is a very popular building material for homes. It's long-lasting and tough and can stand up to just about anything Mother Nature can throw at it. A little l...
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Ingrid Fenske, true to her faith and familyOct 18, 2007 11:00 pm - He arrived here from Sweden with a dream -- a dream of owning land and farming his property. With his wife and young daughter, he purchased land in Woodstock and bought ...
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Rosemont mayor prepares to tie the knot this weekendOct 18, 2007 11:00 pm - Hello, readers. I'm back covering Elk Grove Village, in addition to Des Plaines and Rosemont. I'm looking forward to reconnecting with familiar faces and issues after th...
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Courses offer residents a way to help in case of disasterOct 18, 2007 11:00 pm - As of this fall, Rolling Meadows can feel a little more prepared for disasters. About 20 residents and workers in the city recently completed an eight-week CERT course a...