Old Mill Creek
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New book recounts history of Lake County through the agesDec 15, 2007 10:00 pm - It is remarkable that just 13 years after the formation of Lake County, its citizens endeavored to document the county's history. In 1852, Elijah Haines published the fi...
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3 charged in Gurnee gas station robberyDec 15, 2007 10:00 pm - Two men were ordered held Saturday on $2 million bond for their alleged roles in an armed robbery at a Gurnee gas station. Kavin Spivey, 29, and Travis L. Fleming, 36, b...
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Library taxes worth every pennyDec 15, 2007 10:00 pm - Who loves to pay taxes? Nobody I know, but in the words of Benjamin Franklin, "'In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes." Looking back at...
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An 'overwhelming' welcome for one soldierDec 15, 2007 10:00 pm - A North Barrington soldier received a hero's welcome Saturday, as he returned home from Baghdad for a 30-day leave. Army Spc. John Moran, 23, was greeted by Patriot Guar...
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What if a health inspector looked at your kitchen?Dec 15, 2007 10:00 pm - How clean is your kitchen? That clean? Really? That's what I thought until I suggested a special restaurant-style Lake County Health Department inspection ...
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Girl Scouts explore science in special 'Eart, Sky and Beyond' programDec 15, 2007 10:00 pm - Three tablespoons of baking soda were added to a plastic bottle containing vinegar, liquid soap and red food coloring, causing a reddish pink material to ooze onto a car...
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Church with narrow focus won't help parishioners grow in faithDec 15, 2007 10:00 pm - By their very nature, big churches minister to people with widely varying spiritual, intellectual and emotional needs. If Bill Hybels, senior pastor of the 20,000-member...
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Could indictment sink gambling plan?Dec 15, 2007 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- With Gov. Rod Blagojevich's gambling point man now accused of placing millions of dollars in illegal bets and breaking the law to cover it up, state lawma...
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Synchronized sensationDec 15, 2007 10:00 pm - Forget Rockefeller Center, Macy's window animation and Navy Pier's Winter WonderFest. Just check out the neighbors for a synchronized show of holiday lights. Such shows...
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Traditions may change, but reason for season remainsDec 14, 2007 10:00 pm - "Do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus …" -- Colossians 3:17 (NIV) Christmas is a time for traditions. We all have them. Most of us share the commonalties of trees bo...