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Rockland Road to closeJul 06, 2015 1:00 am - Route 176 (Rockland Road) will be fully closed at the Metra tracks in Green Oaks beginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 15, until 7 a.m. Friday, July 24, for repairs at the...
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Learn about wildflowersJul 06, 2015 1:00 am - Learn about wildflowers' healing powers and folklore during a program at the Independence Grove Forest Preserve near Libertyville on July 25. The "Walk on the Wildflower...
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Volunteer Recognition Awards honor local residentsJul 05, 2015 11:00 pm - The Chicago Botanic Garden recently celebrated the dedication of its team of more than 2,000 volunteers in 2014. One new and several annual awards were presented for in...
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25th annual Pontiac car show comes to St. Charles Aug. 8-9Jul 05, 2015 11:00 pm - Each year, the Cruisin' Tigers GTO Club, one of the largest all Pontiac car clubs in the country, hosts a classic car show, called the Indian Uprising All Pontiac Weeken...
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Longtime Special Olympian named Duck Ambassador for Windy City Rubber Ducky DerbyJul 05, 2015 11:00 pm - Special Olympics Illinois is gearing up for the 10th annual Windy City Rubber Ducky Derby on Aug. 6, when thousands of spectators watch 60,000 rubber ducks splash into t...
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Former Geneva doctor seeks different counselJul 05, 2015 1:00 am - A former Geneva doctor accused of a 2012 sex assault and a sophisticated marijuana growing operation at his home is in search of a new attorney. The attorneys for Mark G...
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How the Pledge of Allegiance has changed since 1892Jul 04, 2015 1:00 am - The Pledge of Allegiance is as much a part of American tradition as July Fourth fireworks, parades and barbecues. Congress opens sessions by reciting the pledge and sev...
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8 ways to be safe during July, the deadliest monthJul 03, 2015 1:00 am - July is the deadliest month of the year when it comes to preventable deaths, according to the National Safety Council. Why? There are more fatal car crashes, drownings a...
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Chick-fil-a hosts blood driveJul 03, 2015 1:00 am - Chicago-area Chick-fil-A restaurants will team with Heartland Blood Centers to host blood drives between July 6 and 10. All participating donors will receive a complimen...
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11 Restaurants To Compete In WACO's WingfestJul 02, 2015 11:00 pm - Who makes the best wings in the suburbs? A fundraising contest at the Woodfield Area Children's Organization's 15th Annual Wingfest and Bags Tournament later this month ...