Oak Park
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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 ...
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War in Syria needs careful managementJul 12, 2012 4:05 pm - There is deep concern by world leaders and ordinary citizens of the world that the civil war in Syria could lead to a Third World War if events are not properly managed ...
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American Cancer Society 2012 Skyline Soiree July 27Jul 11, 2012 8:00 pm - The American Cancer Society's fourth annual Skyline Soiree 2012 will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 27, at the River East Art Center, 435 E. Illinois St. in Chic...
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What to do now about healthcare benefitsJul 09, 2012 5:30 am - Set aside the vitriol for the moment and get practical: Except for a conversation with your health insurance adviser, there’s very little a small-business owner must do ...