Vernon Hills
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BGHS students select crash survivor as their kingSep 28, 2007 11:00 pm - Shawn Mitchum threw his own election for Buffalo Grove High School homecoming king. "When I found out Elliott was on the court, I told all my friends to vote for him," M...
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Dreaming of glory at 'Wrigley Field South'Sep 28, 2007 11:00 pm - I was in Shea Stadium on Sept. 25, 2004, visiting our oldest son in New York City. The Cubs seemed to have a playoff spot in their grasp. The place was filled with chant...
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Lake Zurich 55, Zion-Benton 6Sep 28, 2007 11:00 pm - Many times this football season, defense has been the story for Lake Zurich. Heading into the Bears' North Suburban Lake tilt with visiting Zion-Benton on Friday, the de...
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Work on new courthouse may start soonSep 28, 2007 11:00 pm - Construction of Lake County's newest courthouse could begin this fall, officials said Friday. Plans call for a branch court facility to be built in Park City on the 300 ...
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Plenty of room at River's Edge condosSep 28, 2007 11:00 pm - All units feature large Great Rooms and a natural setting at River's Edge condominiums in Vernon Hills. River's Edge will include 80 condominiums in two five-story build...
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Two tiger cubs hurt at Brookfield ZooSep 28, 2007 11:00 pm - Brookfield Zoo officials said today they are investigating the circumstances surrounding injuries to two baby Amur tigers. Zoo staff members believe one of the 4-month-o...
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Itch mites found a feast in cicada eggsSep 28, 2007 11:00 pm - The mysterious case of itch mites that sent scores of suburbanites to doctors with unexplained welts has been cracked. Guess what? Periodical cicadas were to blame. "We ...
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Soapbox: Overdoing in the extremeSep 28, 2007 11:00 pm - Nothing like elected public servants to overdo the tax thing. The Cook County Board is expected to vote Monday on a proposed $750 million sales tax hike. Problem is, the...
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This year, you get a good look at hummingbirdsSep 28, 2007 11:00 pm - In suburban backyards, wild bird supply stores and even among the ornithologically wise, the buzz in recent weeks has been, well, the buzz. The buzz of ruby-t...
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Briefs: Ninth rabid batSep 28, 2007 11:00 pm - A ninth bat has tested positive for rabies, according to the Lake County Health Department. The bat was observed flying around the kitchen area of an Antioch home Sept....