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Star of Tosca took a detour in music careerJul 18, 2008 11:00 pm - Choir and country western music began the love affair with singing for Rebecca Davis of Carol Stream. It wasn't until college at Illinois Wesleyan that a teacher sugges...
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Arts center plan arises again for Naperville stationJul 18, 2008 11:00 pm - An ambitious proposal for redevelopment near Naperville's Fifth Avenue train station appears to have resurfaced. The Omnia Performing Arts Association is starting to mak...
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New allegations arise against Wheaton pastorJul 18, 2008 11:00 pm - As Rev. Andre Allen's congregation gathers today to consider his dismissal, another woman has emerged with allegations he improperly touched her. The 23-year pastor of ...
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Suburban gang members targeted in federal immigration raidsJul 18, 2008 11:00 pm - Ten Northwest suburban police departments, four sheriff departments and one Department of Homeland Security agency added up to bad news for 48 undocumented immigrants ar...
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Giving Garden efforts beginning to take rootJul 18, 2008 11:00 pm - Tucked away in a vacant lot surrounded by industrial parks, a bevy of tomatoes and zucchinis are starting to ripen. The food, and the 240-square-foot garden where it's g...
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Task force to study nuclear power issues in IllinoisJul 18, 2008 11:00 pm - A new government task force will study the use of nuclear power in Illinois and investigate whether it should be expanded, lawmakers announced Friday. Safety and securit...
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Wheaton school start in jeopardy after fireJul 18, 2008 11:00 pm - A Friday fire atop Briar Glen Elementary School in Wheaton put its Aug. 27 back-to-school start in jeopardy. At least four classrooms in one wing were substantially dama...
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Birkett critical of governor's offer to ChicagoJul 18, 2008 11:00 pm - Days after Gov. Rod Blagojevich suggested offering state police manpower to curb Chicago's "out of control" crime rate, one of his most vocal critics in law enforcement ...
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Former West Chicago alderman diesJul 18, 2008 11:00 pm - Rose Volkert tried to quit smoking. Repeatedly. Despite her determination, the nicotine addition continued to pull her her back into its grip. After suffering a diabetic...
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How to prevent being in the next 'When Animals Attack!' showJul 18, 2008 11:00 pm - Where does a 400-pound alligator sleep? Possibly in the basement of the home next door. That may not be a problem unless it gets out and comes wandering down the street...