Aurora
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Elgin on alertSep 24, 2007 11:00 pm - Elgin police say they have been stepping up patrols in light of the city's recent surge of gang-related violence. But police Chief Lisa Womack said it's also up to neigh...
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Batavia Public Library program, experts encourages kids to take time to readSep 24, 2007 11:00 pm - I love to read. For me, it is the true luxury in life. When I go on vacation and have the time to read, I usually take four or five books with me. If the books are good,...
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High-class meals meet high-stakes gamblingSep 24, 2007 11:00 pm - A new North Aurora restaurant hopes to add a new flavor to the local dining scene, as well as bring back off-track betting. The Turf Room is putting the finishing touch...
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IHSA plans week devoted to showcasing school activitiesSep 24, 2007 11:00 pm - Participation in activities is a valuable part of the overall high school experience. Young people learn lifelong lessons as important as those taught in the classroom. ...
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Midnight madness for 'Halo'Sep 24, 2007 11:00 pm - Dane Thomas took a seat shortly after 5:30 p.m. Monday outside the front doors to the Best Buy store near Lombard. With only an iPod to keep him company, the...
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Proud to be ordained -- and gaySep 24, 2007 11:00 pm - Jay Johnson once lived a secret existence he didn't even have the words to describe. On the outside in 1980, he was a Wheaton College freshman who represented all the id...
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Justice Department sues state on immigrant workers protectionSep 24, 2007 11:00 pm - Federal prosecutors filed suit against the state of Illinois Monday, claiming a law that could shield immigrant workers from verification undermines immigration enforcem...
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The briefsSep 24, 2007 11:00 pm - Glenbard West lists Matter of Pride Glenbard West High School in Glen Ellyn recently honored students with its September Matter of Pride award to 10 students for doing ...
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Swimmer competes for Team USASep 24, 2007 11:00 pm - Kathy Sullivan probably had no idea what was in store for her 3-month-old baby Michelle when she put her in the bath tub for the first time. She just knew the little one...
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Senior skaters feel at home on wheelsSep 24, 2007 11:00 pm - Leroy Gallo doesn't rent the lace-up roller skates from behind the counter. "The last time I tried shoe skates was years ago when I used to race," Gallo said....