Downers Grove
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Weird Al: the prince of parodyAug 15, 2007 11:00 pm - Weird Al Yankovic's career can be divided into two distinct periods. Before "Eat It," and after "Eat It." That 1984 parody of Michael Jackson's hugely popular hit single...
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Naperville father thanks 911 caller who tried to get helpAug 15, 2007 11:00 pm - The call came too late, but a Naperville man whose family died in a weekend fire said Wednesday he wants to thank the passing motorist who tried to get help. "At least ...
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Rising, even record ACT scores talliedAug 15, 2007 11:00 pm - Naperville North High School and Lisle's Benet Academy are celebrating record ACT scores this year. Three other area schools -- Naperville Central, Neuqua Valley and Wau...
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Sara Lee turnaround plan gains momentumAug 15, 2007 11:00 pm - Food maker Sara Lee Corp. said Wednesday its fourth-quarter profit soared, and executives pointed to the success of a turnaround plan that has helped sales rise in nearl...
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Emotion, conflict help put life in budget storiesAug 15, 2007 11:00 pm - Budget stories always present a quandary for newspapers. On one hand, tracking how governments spend tax money is one of the most important things we do in a democracy....
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Skateboarding accident a lesson to all, doctors sayAug 15, 2007 11:00 pm - A helmet may have prevented the skull-cracking injury caused when Lisle teen Eric Field's head slammed off the pavement during a recent skateboarding accident, doctors s...
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Health department says no to doggy dips in poolAug 15, 2007 11:00 pm - Sammy's a water lover. At last year's Fox Valley Park District Dog Swim, the 18-month-old golden retriever had the time of her short life. She splashed around with pooch...
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Motorola rebuffs dissident investorAug 15, 2007 11:00 pm - A Florida-based consultant said Wednesday he'll continue his campaign to oust Motorola Chief Executive Ed Zander, despite what he called a brush-off from the Schaumburg ...
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Briefs: Addison meetings go onlineAug 15, 2007 11:00 pm - Addison village board and committee meetings, which have been broadcast live on Addison Community TV Channel 6 for more than 20 years, are now available to anyone with a...
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Bad drivers warned, caughtAug 15, 2007 11:00 pm - No matter how hard you try, some people just don't get the message. Despite heavy advertising and lighted warning signs, scores of motorists traveling Friday on Ogden Av...