Crystal Lake Lifestyle
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Barbeque & More offers a taste of Pakistan in AlgonquinJul 13, 2014 11:00 pm - Shakil Hussain moved to the area from Karachi, Pakistan, about three years ago. After moving here, the Algonquin resident noticed that if he wanted to get some of the ta...
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It's barbecue fest weekend in the Fox ValleyJul 08, 2014 1:01 am - Two local festivals coming up this weekend share a common goal: raising money for a good cause. Though they are separate events, Lake in the Hills Rockin' Ribfest and t...
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Veterans, active duty service members invited to Valor Games Midwest CompetitionJul 07, 2014 11:00 pm - CHICAGO - June 26, 2014 - Participants at this year's Valor Games Midwest, the fourth annual competition sponsored by World Sport Chicago, will span generations as JROTC...
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Book notes: Meet Chris Colfer at local book signingsJul 05, 2014 5:45 am - • “Sinner” author Maggie Stiefvater reads from and signs copies of her book at 7 p.m. Monday, July 7, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 35...
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The top six fireworks shows in the suburbsJul 03, 2014 5:00 am - Highlights in the skies: Some top suburban fireworks shows
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When suburbs compete for acts, music fans winJul 02, 2014 1:00 am - Not so long ago, suburban festivalgoers were content to sit back on their blankets or lawn chairs and watch a local cover band, a has-been one-hit wonder doing the summe...
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The Country Cruisers dance team win firstJun 29, 2014 11:00 pm - "It's a dream come true. I can't believe it. A bunch of barroom dancers actually winning a competition with first place!" Janet Kruse, dance instructor and team leader, ...
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2014 KIDS IDENTIFICATION AND SAFETY SEAT PROGRAM LAUNCHEDJun 24, 2014 11:00 pm - DOWNERS GROVE, IL - In an effort to keep children safe, the Illinois Tollway and Illinois State Police District 15 are teaming up to host free Kids Identification and Sa...
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Algonquin native ready for takeoff with Wright brothers showJun 20, 2014 5:30 am - He may spend most of his time behind the scenes, but Eric Svejcar puts the soul in a show. As a composer, the Algonquin native's role is to get audience members tapping...
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Music notes: Smoking Popes fetes Double Door's 20 yearsJun 13, 2014 5:30 am - Popes show Suburban pop-punk band the Smoking Popes will perform this weekend at the Double Door as part of that great venue's 20th anniversary celebration. The Smoking ...