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Winter's a good time for hiking in the suburbs, tooJan 01, 2015 6:30 am - Be glad if someone tells you to take a hike in the suburbs. While there are many great places to hike in the suburbs, some trails stand out more than others. Here are so...
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Best places to view art in the suburbsJan 01, 2015 6:30 am - The Art Institute of Chicago may be one of the world's most acclaimed art museums, but it doesn't hold a monopoly on art worth viewing in the region. Throughout the subu...
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Lace up your skates at these outdoor ice skating rinks in the suburbsJan 01, 2015 6:30 am - While cold temperatures may cause some to remain indoors for the winter months, the chilly weather brings the opportunity for fun at the suburbs' outdoor ice-skating rin...
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How to find public information in IllinoisJan 01, 2015 6:30 am - If you're looking for information from one of Illinois' nearly 7,000 units of government, there's a good chance you can find it on its website. Government agencies have ...
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Your 2015 Guide to the Suburbs: It's our best advice, but share yours tooJan 01, 2015 6:30 am - To our readers: We're celebrating New Year's Day with something different this year - a special guide to living, working and playing in the suburbs. We thought, what bet...
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Rock on! A look at suburban music venues in 2015Jan 01, 2015 6:11 am - The city of Chicago may be king when it comes to live-music venues, but that doesn't mean local rock/pop fans can't find a good show closer to home. Music venues located...
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Meet Rush-Copley's first baby of 2015Jan 01, 2015 12:01 am - Michael Alvarado became the first baby born in the Western suburbs before 2015 hit the one-hour mark. He was born at 12:57 a.m. Thursday at Rush-Copley Medical Center in...
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From ribs to monster truck, DuPage County has a fest for itDec 31, 2014 11:01 pm - Ribs. Monster trucks. Hot air balloons. You name it, and there's a good chance DuPage County has a festival built around it. Here's a rundown of some of our most promine...
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Dawn Patrol: Coach arrested on sex abuse charge; Pac-Man-themed eateryDec 31, 2014 4:01 am - Aurora cheerleading coach arrested on sex abuse charge A 51-year-old Oswego man and Aurora cheerleading coach accused of sexually abusing a 15-year-old prostitute w...
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Glendale Heights man recovering after taxi crashed into his bedroomDec 31, 2014 12:01 am - A Glendale Heights man who was pinned to his bed a month ago when a taxi crashed through his wall is recovering from his injuries and expects to return to work soon. Sha...