South Elgin Lifestyle
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The life and times of Wizzo, now a retired Geneva residentNov 18, 2009 10:00 pm - It's been 15 years since Marshall Brodien spent his weekday mornings entertaining children as "Wizzo the Wizard" on WGN's "The Bozo Show" - but he's still quick to jump ...
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Eco-friendly gifts for the holidaysNov 15, 2009 10:00 pm - Shopping for a tree-hugging friend who's got everything? Tired of feeling guilty when you hand over your credit card? Or just looking for a funky and unique present? The...
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Local auditonsNov 04, 2009 10:00 pm - • Volunteers are being sought for the 76th McDonald's Thanksgiving Parade from 6 a.m. to noon Thursday, Nov. 26, in Chicago. More than 1,300 volunteers are needed in a v...
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Yes, Virginia, you can find a commercial-free movie theaterOct 28, 2009 11:00 pm - No-commercial Catlow I couldn't believe my eyeballs, but there it was in the Daily Herald movie ads buried in fine print: "No commercial ads shown before feature." What?...
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Wild bird winter photo galleryOct 23, 2009 11:00 pm - ...
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Suburban spook houses offer chills for every tasteOct 14, 2009 11:00 pm - Several years ago, Round Lake Beach resident Steve Kristof met with the two friends who operate Realm of Terror Haunted House with him to talk about the haunted house's ...
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Algonquin man gets bounced off 'Biggest Loser'Oct 06, 2009 11:00 pm - Algonquin's Julio Gomez will not be "The Biggest Loser" or $250,000 richer. Gomez, 40, was voted off the show, after losing one of the lowest percentages of body fat on ...
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Country folk art festival this weekend at Kane County fairgroundsSep 18, 2009 11:00 pm - A reproduction antique doll should be authentic down to her corset. That's the way Robin Thompson makes them. Honest. "I'm a research junkie," said the Mount Prospect ar...
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Scandinavian Day Festival by the numbersSep 10, 2009 11:00 pm - Keeping ethnic traditions alive has grown more challenging as years have passed, according to Jack Grandin, treasurer of Vasa Park in South Elgin. "Scandinavians assimil...
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Spotlight shines on women's golf fashion during Solheim CupAug 21, 2009 11:00 pm - It doesn't just matter who wins or loses, it's also who looks better playing the game. At this weekend's Solheim Cup in Sugar Grove, people will be checking out what the...