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Brother: 'He never owned a gun'Mar 16, 2008 11:00 pm - Michael Giroux never owned a gun, his brother said Sunday, which is partly why his family is struggling with the reality that he shot and killed his ex-girlfriend, Arlin...
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Sugar-free treats for animals part of zoos' increasing focus on nutritionMar 16, 2008 11:00 pm - Gorillas on Weight Watchers? Polar bears slurping sugar-free Jell-O shots? Giraffes nibbling alfalfa biscuits? The days of letting visitors throw marshmallows to the ani...
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Four-class system delivers big thrillsMar 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Two, squared. Four classes instead of two. Has the IHSA's new, four-class system been twice as nice? That, of course, depends heavily upon who you ask. And the jury is n...
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Retirement no time to slow down for Elk Grove widowerMar 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Unlike what we see in the magazines and travel brochures, retirement is not all Bingo games, fun in the sun, and time to indulge in hobbies and travel. For most people t...
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RL's Reinhard trying to keep positive attitude despite setbacksMar 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Like three strikes, it's three Fs and you're out. Kai Reinhard, who was playing baseball before he probably could tie his own spikes, knows that and accepts that. A seni...
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St. Patrick's Day is always fun in Lake VillaMar 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Fathers and sons with green hair, bagpipers in plaid kilts and youths with shamrock-painted faces stepped out Saturday in Lake Villa's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. S...
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Photo display introduces children to Anne FrankMar 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Anne Frank kept a diary of her life from age 13 to 15. Unlike most girls her age, Anne's life during this period was confined to a "secret annex" on the upper floors of ...
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Teenager lip-syncs way into rock videoMar 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Who knew that embarrassing yourself in front of a camera could be so rewarding? For outgoing 18-year-old Brian Fuller of Lake Villa, it paid off after committing to a da...
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Supporters let their skulls shine for good causeMar 15, 2008 11:00 pm - When you need people brave enough to shave their heads bald for a good cause, finding guys who run into burning buildings seems a good place to start. Hoffman Estates an...
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Mundelein High expulsions outnumber othersMar 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Four more teenagers were expelled from Mundelein High School last week, bringing the total for the school year to 10. That's significantly greater than the number at oth...