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Motorcycle run to help AIDJul 06, 2008 11:00 pm - Join the Association for Individual Development on Aug. 24 for the second annual benefit motorcycle run, Mobility for Ability. The run will start at AID's Elgin office a...
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Eat more fruits and vegetables for good healthJul 06, 2008 11:00 pm - Your need for fruits and vegetables never ends. In the past, the Food Guide Pyramid told you to eat a certain number of "servings" every day. We all know that what we th...
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Fox Valley in 60 secondsJul 06, 2008 11:00 pm - Fresh produce in Algonquin Thursdays in Algonquin mean it's time for fresh fruit and vegetables. The Downtown Algonquin Partnership Merchant's Association is holding its...
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The bicycle diaries: Exploring Illinois and MissouriJul 05, 2008 11:00 pm - I'll be quite pleased if July can come close to the variety of cycling I enjoyed during the month of June. Starting with helping to involve a few co-workers in the Chica...
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Patriotism doesn't hinge of symbols such as lapel pinsJul 05, 2008 11:00 pm - This weekend we wave flags, shoot off fireworks, sing the national anthem, and listen to John Philip Sousa marches as we celebrate our love for our country. Many of us h...
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South Elgin Parks & Recreation sets Idol singing competitonJul 05, 2008 11:00 pm - The Fundation and South Elgin Parks & Recreation will conduct its fourth annual Village Idol Singing Competition during Riverfest at Panton Mill Park on Saturday and Sun...
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Dundee Township Historical Society's annual garage sale SETJul 05, 2008 11:00 pm - The Dundee Township Historical Society's annual garage sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 12 in the museum parking lot, 426 Highland Ave., West Dunde...
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Walking through Geneva historyJul 05, 2008 11:00 pm - Every notice those three small cottages on the north side of State Street, a bit east of Route 25? Long ago in Geneva's past, those homes were Swedish workers' cottages...
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Where am I? Who am I?Jul 05, 2008 11:00 pm - Admit it. Aren't we all a bit jealous of our teacher friends who get those nice, extra-long summer breaks from their regular routine? They get to chill out, hit the beac...
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Downtown demolition may bring more green spaceJul 05, 2008 11:00 pm - Two long-time blighted properties near downtown Elgin are scheduled for demolition by the end of August, signaling a ray of hope for nearby neighbors and businesses. The...