Downers Grove Lifestyle
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Area builder, remodeler recognized by Illinois associationDec 22, 2007 10:00 pm - The Northern Illinois Home Builders Association presented ICON awards to its builder and remodeler members at a ceremony held Nov. 13 in Lisle. "The ICON Award is prese...
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Ring in the new year with a few laughsDec 20, 2007 10:00 pm - Looking for a few laughs on New Year's Eve? Here's what some suburban comedy clubs and theaters have planned: • The Comedy Shrine hosts an improv bash Dec. 31 at 22 E. ...
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Critics notebookDec 20, 2007 10:00 pm - Here is a look at currently running plays recently reviewed by the Daily Herald. "Altar Boyz," Drury Lane Water Tower Place, 175 E. Chestnut St., Chicago. This high-...
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Visual aspect a key ingredient in chef's approachDec 18, 2007 10:00 pm - Growing up stocking grocery shelves and accompanying his father to produce and fish markets pointed John Ayaleanos toward a culinary career early in life. He started out...
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As white as snowDec 17, 2007 10:00 pm - The Garfield Park Conservatory celebrates its upcoming 100th anniversary with the "Let It Snow, Let It Grow" Flower Show. More than 75 varieties of predominantly white p...
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'She's still just Gina'Dec 17, 2007 10:00 pm - In some ways, Gina Glocksen's life has hardly changed since April, when she finished in the top 9 on "American Idol." She still lives in the same Naperville townhouse, s...
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Simpsons to slasher can stuff those stockingsDec 17, 2007 10:00 pm - Christmas is a week away, and the movie studios are releasing a slew of stocking-stuffers today. Let's get to it: "The Simpsons Movie" -- Like many "Simpsons" fans, I wa...
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Hands-on home builder wears many hatsDec 15, 2007 10:00 pm - When Robert Lord builds a home, he questions everything -- the direction the sun will hit the house, the placement of casements, the sustainability of building materials...
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Some factors behind builders' successDec 14, 2007 10:00 pm - These days, there's no shortage of negative news about the state of the real estate market. But despite the current slowdown, some Chicago-area developers are posting sa...
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Builder has new modelsDec 14, 2007 10:00 pm - Naperville-based J. Lawrence Homes announced the grand opening of two new decorated models at their single-family home community, Silver Leaf, in Joliet. Located on Houb...