Columns
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To be a Cubs fan is to wait on a miracle that never comesOct 03, 2007 11:00 pm - The Phillies and the Rockies have become the sentimental favorites in the National League playoffs because of the dramatic finishes that gained them entry into the Octob...
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Aldermen to start talks for new fire, police stationsOct 03, 2007 11:00 pm - Des Plaines aldermen will finally tackle long-awaited discussions about a new police station and new fire facilities later this month. First Ward Alderman Patricia Beauv...
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TBS doesn't quite have its bases coveredOct 03, 2007 11:00 pm - TBS has offered baseball fans a mixed bag in its first stab at postseason coverage, and the series between the Cubs and Diamondbacks has been a perfect illustration. Whi...
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World Series dreaming does number to this Cub fan's healthOct 03, 2007 11:00 pm - I have Cubs fever. Symptoms are severe. In recent weeks I have had fifth inning sweaty palms, seventh inning headaches and ninth inning pains in my stomach. My blood pre...
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Bring a picnic and your pet for Blessing of the AnimalsOct 03, 2007 11:00 pm - The Rev. Canon Linda Potter has definite plans for the Blessing of the Animals at 6:30 p.m. today at Trinity Episcopal Church, 130 N. West St., Wheaton. "I told the deac...
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Bowling fundraiser raises record amountOct 03, 2007 11:00 pm - The 13th annual Johnny B's Candlelight Bowl last May raised more money for charity than the event has in the past -- $11, 250. It's been put on by Johnny Burke, the Pala...
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Judges set to select best chili contestOct 03, 2007 11:00 pm - Residents and businesses will compete in the much missed Chili Cook-off from 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday at a spot along Eastman Street, adjacent to the north side of North ...
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To whom it may concern: You still have not claimed your sonOct 03, 2007 11:00 pm - Nobody enjoys being ignored, unless you are a corrupt politician, driving under the influence, having an affair or a tax cheat. Children especially don't like to be igno...
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River Trails honored as Blue Ribbon SchoolOct 03, 2007 11:00 pm - River Trails Middle School has been named a Blue Ribbon School by the U. S. Department of Education. Officials from Washington, D.C., will present the award to this scho...
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Village marks year of being smoke freeOct 03, 2007 11:00 pm - This past Monday marked the one-year anniversary of the smoking ban in Buffalo Grove. In that year, the state has enacted its own ban that will go into effect Jan. 1. W...