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Family believes its Gribbits earbud accessory sounds like a winnerSep 24, 2007 11:00 pm - A Batavia father of four young children is hoping a product he designed with his brother-in-law grabs on. Dan Donohue and his family created gadgets designed to attach t...
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Court advocates speak up for most vulnerable kidsSep 24, 2007 11:00 pm - I became aware of Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children, also known as CASA of DuPage, about 10 years ago. An acquaintance in Wheaton was serving as a CASA adv...
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A look at Fall TV with Ted CoxSep 24, 2007 11:00 pm - My what-to-watch list for tonight includes the best series premiere of the season. "Reaper," 8 p.m., WGN Channel 9. The CW network unveils the best new show of the fall,...
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Older workers can fill many small business jobsSep 23, 2007 11:00 pm - There's a whole demographic of experienced, willing-to-work workers looking for jobs that many small businesses are looking to fill. You may want to tweak your hiring p...
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Rotary Club citrus sale brings winter chance for sunshine in a boxSep 23, 2007 11:00 pm - It's strange how a single incident can bring to mind a whole flood of happy memories. That happened when Pat Szpekowski sent me information regarding the annual Gourmet...
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Chuck goes from obscurity to eternity in just monthsSep 23, 2007 11:00 pm - Suddenly, and without warning, the unthinkable has happened. Chuck is the new Jacob. It isn't official yet, but judging by the painful rash of current movies and TV show...
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Weis' tough practices will continue for IrishSep 23, 2007 11:00 pm - Charlie Weis made it clear after Saturday's game that losing still doesn't sit well with him. "You all have been around those type of guys where losing is OK," the third...
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No English credit, even when it's dueSep 23, 2007 11:00 pm - Remember that talk about defensive end Larry English's slow start? Forget about it. After posting just 1 sack in his first three games, English went crazy in Northern Il...
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Sears house needs new ownerSep 23, 2007 11:00 pm - With a distinguished past and an uncertain future, the Lisle residence at 4711 Garfield Ave. is in limbo. In the fall of 2003, the village began purchasing properties on...
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Latest iPod's short on juiceSep 23, 2007 11:00 pm - In the hyper-competitive world of consumer electronics, it's highly unusual for one branded product to dominate its market for years on end. Yet, that's what Apple's iPo...