Oak Park
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Quinn: Brother devastated after losing coaching jobMar 14, 2013 3:19 pm - SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Pat Quinn says the administration of his alma mater has let down students and alumni by firing his brother, who was a longtime basketball coach. The ...
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Suburban musicians among Grammy nomineesFeb 08, 2013 5:00 am - Their names might sound familiar, either because you're a die-hard music fan or because they grew up in your neighborhood. And you might just hear those names called Sun...
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Book notes: Pulitzer winner Diamond speaks in Oak ParkJan 04, 2013 5:00 am - Ÿ Emily K. Neuburger, author of the book, “Show Me a Story: 40 Craft Projects and Activities to Spark Children's Storytelling,” will conduct a craft session with youngst...
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A look back at inspiring people in the suburbsDec 31, 2012 9:37 am - On the cusp of the New Year, here’s a look back at the people we featured who have inspired us in some way. Inspiring:Terry Howerton, founder of the Illinois Technology...
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Best bets: Chagall inspires Hubbard Street danceOct 16, 2012 6:00 am - Glassy Inspiration Alejandro Cerrudo's “One Thousand Pieces” is the first full-length piece created for Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, taking its inspiration from Ma...
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Frank Lloyd Wright right at home in Oak ParkSep 30, 2012 6:00 am - Ernest Hemingway was born in Oak Park, but Frank Lloyd Wright lives here. Wright died in 1959, two years before Hemingway, but the famous architect's legacy is so strong...
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Best bets: Fests of frights and applesSep 25, 2012 6:00 am - Scream and shout Starting on Saturday, the monsters and creatures of Fright Fest once again take over Six Flags Great America at I-94 and Grand Ave., Gurnee. $61.99...
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An inside look at how Libertyville engineers designed latest RazrsSep 17, 2012 10:29 am - Iqbal Arshad knows about that “aha moment,” when something just feels right. The senior vice president of global product development at Motorola Mobility felt that mome...
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Sign up now for Girl Scout Cookie Classic 5K RunAug 14, 2012 3:00 pm - Everyone is invited to join Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana on Saturday, Sept. 8, as it celebrates its 100th anniversary with the Girl Scout Cookie ...
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Oak Park Eagle Scout returns medal in protestJul 30, 2012 3:00 pm - An Oak Park man has mailed his Eagle Scout medal back to the Boy Scouts of America to protest the group's decision to continue its ban on gay Scout leaders. The Chicago ...