Island Lake
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Firefighters to hold open house at new training centerSep 08, 2007 11:00 pm - If you're reading this and it's Sunday afternoon, put it down immediately, turn on the television and watch the men's final of the U.S. Open. Then continue reading. If y...
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Abbott stent expected to be top sellerSep 08, 2007 11:00 pm - Abbott Laboratories and Medtronic are poised to seize one-third of the $5 billion in annual heart-stent sales with new versions of the drug-coated devices. Studies sugge...
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Forest preserve part of Walnut Glen's appealSep 08, 2007 11:00 pm - When it comes to living in a home that allows its owners to commune with nature on a daily basis, Walnut Glen in Northwest suburban Island Lake fits the bill This Resid...
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Transit woes worry ridersSep 08, 2007 11:00 pm - Under a tall canopy that does nothing to hold off the heat, John Lowe waits for his Pace bus at Rosemont's bustling transit station off the CTA's Blue Line. Every workda...
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Antioch Arts Faire draws a fair crowdSep 08, 2007 11:00 pm - When Darlene Haynes made a personalized toddler chair for her 2-year-old grandson out of a 5-gallon bucket, she didn't intend to start a business. The wildly successful...
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Monument to Civil War heroes a testament to people's dedicationSep 08, 2007 11:00 pm - The impact of the Civil War was felt long after the war ended in 1865. Soldiers returned home to heal and begin their lives again, but did not want to forget the tragic ...
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No sneezing at sick daysSep 08, 2007 11:00 pm - 'Tis the season to be sneezin.' We've hit the height of allergy season, leaving many hay fever sufferers rubbing their eyes and never too far from a tissue box. Symptoms...
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House tours a fascinating glimpse into glamorous pastSep 08, 2007 11:00 pm - I love houses. I must have owned 10 in my life and I hope there are more to come. I like buying them -- seeing the possibilities, fixing them up, working on the garden, ...
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Volunteers sought for clean up at beachesSep 08, 2007 11:00 pm - The Alliance for the Great Lakes is looking for help in its fight against beach litter. In the past, thousands of volunteers have participated in the group's annual Adop...
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Why no East in this Dundee fest?Sep 08, 2007 11:00 pm - It seems the Fox River isn't the only thing dividing the fine towns of East Dundee and West Dundee these days. For the first time I can remember -- which isn't necessari...