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Local teen bands to battle at TasteJul 03, 2008 11:00 pm - The musical lineup at the Taste of Chicago this year includes Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Bonnie Raitt - and a bunch of teens from the Northwest suburbs. Five bands, incl...
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Wheaton residents stake claim to prime parade watching spotsJul 03, 2008 11:00 pm - Phil Sigalia was unprepared for Main Street mania his first Fourth of July in Wheaton. At 5 a.m. the morning of the parade, one slamming car door after another woke him....
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Lombard senior teaches history with musicJul 02, 2008 11:00 pm - Jean Furgal believes music tells the history of America - if you take the time to listen to the lyrics, feel the score and review what was happening at the time it was w...
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Suburban fests and fireworks roundupJul 02, 2008 11:00 pm - Fireworks Addison's Fourth of July fireworks, Community Park and Recreation Center, 120 E. Oak St., Addison: Dusk on Friday. Free. (630) 833-0100 or addisonparkdistrict....
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Arlington Heights man arrested for 10th DUIJul 02, 2008 11:00 pm - An Arlington Heights man already convicted nine times of driving under the influence was arrested again Wednesday after police spotted his car weaving between lanes a fe...
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New Wheaton zip code rides into townJul 02, 2008 11:00 pm - Sending mail to Wheaton ever since it got a citywide ZIP code 45 years ago was easy. It went to 60187. Now it has a pal, and senders must choose between them. This week,...
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Jail for man who stole and drugged puppyJul 02, 2008 11:00 pm - A teenager was sentenced Wednesday to 60 days in jail -- and a tongue-lashing from a judge -- for pilfering a $1,500 Pomeranian puppy from a Naperville pet store. Emanue...
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Controversial Warrenville pet store closes its doorsJul 02, 2008 11:00 pm - A Warrenville pet store that was accused of selling puppies from abusive, mass-breeders apparently has closed its doors. A worker on a bucket lift was taking down the si...
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Prepare for unwanted guests this holiday - new influx of mosquitoesJul 02, 2008 11:00 pm - As you prepare for a holiday weekend of fireworks, festivals and outdoor barbecues, you may be surprised to learn that the mosquito population actually declined last wee...
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How to maximize your festival weekendJul 02, 2008 11:00 pm - Ask a dozen people at any Fourth of July weekend festival what drew them there and you might get a dozen different answers. Some'll say fireworks or food or music or par...