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Thankful heart transplant recipient extols virtues of blood donationJan 13, 2016 10:00 pm - At just 34 years old, Gwendolyn Westlund's body has been through more than what most people experience in a lifetime. The Willowbrook resident has overcome a life-threat...
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Suburban women to take action for lost loved ones on Valentine's DayJan 13, 2016 10:00 pm - Melissa Bakel of Lacon lost her mother in just three short months after she was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. Natalie Laudadio of Chicago lost both of her parents...
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City Begins Planning Annual Blooming FestJan 13, 2016 10:00 pm - West Chicago, Illinois: January 14, 2016 - The City of West Chicago is now accepting applications for vendors for its annual downtown garden festival, Blooming Fest, sch...
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Northern Illinois Food Bank celebrates distribution of 5 millionth serving of milk to hungryJan 12, 2016 10:00 pm - We're all familiar with the "Got Milk?" campaign of the past two decades. The fact of the matter is, though, that for the most vulnerable in our communities, a glass of ...
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Fox Valley Hands of Hope needs volunteersJan 12, 2016 10:00 pm - Fox Valley Hands of Hope, a community-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to serving those with life-threatening illnesses and the bereaved, is in need of volunteers...
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South Elgin rolls over Wheaton AcademyJan 12, 2016 12:00 am - South Elgin 82, Wheaton Academy 55: Matt Smith led a balanced South Elgin scoring attack with 11 points as the Storm (8-7) won in nonconference action. Julian Lynch and ...
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U-46 gets students moving during class to improve focusJan 11, 2016 4:40 am - It's a universal truth that kids can't sit still for long periods. The state's second-largest school district is giving students a reason to move around in their seats w...
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Picking big things for Burlington Central basketball, Marmion wrestling - and moreJan 11, 2016 12:01 am - Good, so-so or not even close, it is time for my annual predictions column for 2016. Before I make my prognostications for the New Year, let's see how some of my 2015 pr...
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Westminster Christian, Burlington Central win bigJan 11, 2016 12:00 am - Maddie Versluys scored 34 points and added 7 rebounds and 7 steals Monday leading Westminster Christian to a 50-33 win over Mooseheart. Versluys now has 1,708 career poi...
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U-46 won't take out $50 million in loans for capital projectsJan 11, 2016 12:00 am - Elgin Area School District U-46 officials have dropped the idea of taking out $50 million in loans to fund capital projects. The U-46 school board Monday night was expec...