Crystal Lake
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Randall Oaks Zoo peacock escapes for 90 minutesJan 07, 2014 4:22 pm - A peacock that spent 90 minutes in the subzero weather after escaping from the Randall Oaks Barnyard Zoo Tuesday, is back at the zoo and recovering from frozen feet, an ...
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ETC’s ‘Men Are Dogs’ blends comedy, romanceJan 07, 2014 12:34 pm - All Linda Collins had to hear was the title of the play, and she was sold. “As soon as I heard ‘Men Are Dogs,’ I knew I wanted to direct it,” she said. Collins, who has ...
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VIPAR Heavy Duty acquires Power Heavy DutyJan 07, 2014 8:00 am - Aftermarket truck parts distributor VIPAR Heavy Duty of Crystal Lake announced it has acquired distributor network Power Heavy Duty, based in Pearland, Texas. Terms of t...
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Best bets: Bull riders tough it out at AllstateJan 07, 2014 4:30 am - Top pick Seconds count See which competitors can hold on the longest when the Professional Bull Riders Built Ford Tough Series returns this weekend at the Alls...
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Suburban groups work to help homeless survive dangerous coldJan 07, 2014 4:30 am - For most of us, the extreme cold is a discomfort. For the homeless, it can be deadly. So in recent days, groups that aim to provide shelter and services to homeless peop...
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Dawn Patrol: Metra expects delays again; Teamwork during tough weatherJan 07, 2014 4:00 am - Metra commuters should expect delays again Frigid temperatures and ice caused accidents, frozen switches, equipment failures and unexpected messups on numerous rout...
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Residents ‘cool’ to idea of toll bridge?Jan 07, 2014 3:40 am - Residents ‘cool’ to idea of toll bridge? When I moved here, I supported the Longmeadow Parkway project. But now, I am wondering if this will be a government boondog...
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Find More Family Fun at the 2014 Chicago Travel and Adventure ShowJan 06, 2014 10:00 pm - “Children 16 and under are always free at the show, with a paid adult admission, so this is an awesome bargain for families, as well as being extremely educational and e...
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Suburbs get through deep freeze with ingenuity, patienceJan 06, 2014 3:36 pm - Few things other than extreme weather test humanity’s ingenuity and patience equally. Besides the cold, Monday’s arctic blast brought challenges, triumphs and even some ...
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Critter stories of 2013Jan 06, 2014 12:48 pm - Animals are newsmakers, too, and stories about them are among the most popular with our readers. The year 2013 saw the deaths of a beloved police dog in Elgin and of an...