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Family pet rescued by Schaumburg fire fightersNov 26, 2007 10:00 pm - The Hall family of Schaumburg had a memorable day with a bird on Thanksgiving -- but it had nothing to do with a turkey. Instead, their cherished pet Myah, an 18-month-o...
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The foreclosure auction: Where one dream ends ... and another beginsNov 26, 2007 10:00 pm - The yellow envelopes scattered on a table were all that were left of the homeownership dreams of a dozen families in DuPage County. Nothing in those envelopes showed how...
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Arlington Hts., Schaumburg hold their own versions of ChristkindlMarktNov 25, 2007 10:00 pm - Black Friday saw the beginning of hardcore Christmas shopping. But for those who prefer to usher in the Christmas season in softer fashion, nothing could top Christkindl...
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Foreclosure tips: What you need to knowNov 25, 2007 10:00 pm - If you receive a foreclosure notice: Don't ignore it. The more behind you become, the harder it is to reinstate your loan and the more likely you will lose your hous...
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How to plant a tree after the holidaysNov 25, 2007 10:00 pm - Some people find it meaningful to buy a live evergreen tree to use as a Christmas tree and then plant it outdoors for future generations to enjoy the holiday memories. B...
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Communication with lender key, counselor advisesNov 25, 2007 10:00 pm - Lynette Briggs is a counselor with the Dupage Homeownership Center, based in Wheaton. About 12 families a month are requesting help in preventing foreclosure, she said. ...
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Notre Dame High School notesNov 25, 2007 10:00 pm - Grammar School Athletic Open House: Notre Dame High School invites any sixth-, seventh- or eighth-grade boys to attend the Athletic Open House from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday....
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New hotline helps you rat out bad parents for not buckling childrenNov 25, 2007 10:00 pm - You're stopped at a red light. You glance into the car ahead of you. And see a little boy running around on the back seat. "Why isn't that kid in a car seat?" you fume....
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The briefsNov 25, 2007 10:00 pm - Emmett's back in Palatine After weeks of rumors, it's official. The owners of Emmett's Ale House and Brewing Co. will return to downtown Palatine in early December. Emme...
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From bathroom attendant to JFK-era whistleblowerNov 25, 2007 10:00 pm - The holidays are always a difficult stretch for Abraham Bolden. Not only did his wife die at this time of year, but so did his president and so did a little of bit of hi...