Wheeling Lifestyle
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Stuffed animal project earns Wheeling Scout her Silver AwardSep 28, 2012 8:59 pm - Cadette Girl Scout Maggie Scanlan, 14, of Wheeling, finished three years of hard work on her Silver Award. This is the highest award a Cadette can earn. Maggie, voted m...
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Harper President’s Ball raises $390,000 for scholarshipsSep 28, 2012 12:29 pm - A dinner-and-dancing gala aimed at raising funds for Harper College scholarships and programs drew about 300 supporters last weekend — from faculty, administrators, trus...
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College of DuPage's student-run restaurant a charmerSep 28, 2012 6:00 am - If, like me, it's been more than a half a decade since you've visited College of DuPage, you'll be amazed by the modern, sprawling campus with new, shiny buildings each ...
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Could suburbs produce another ‘Idol’ contender?Sep 27, 2012 5:30 am - Chicago and the suburbs have a strong track record on the popular singing-competition show “American Idol.” A few examples: Naperville resident Gina Glocksen placed nin...
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Local Audubon members unite for exhibit at West Chicago's Gallery 200Sep 26, 2012 11:00 pm - Local artist Jim Schnaitman presents the exhibit “Beaks, Bones and Flowers” with guest artists Sue Wagoner and Steve Panella (in memoriam) on display from Oct. 4-28 at G...
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Women’s art exhibit at Oakton focuses on politicsSep 26, 2012 3:20 pm - It’s an election year — and women’s issues have been high on the political agenda. Gain a new perspective on some of the most controversial topics of our time at “The Pe...
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Mom plans Arlington Heights cancer walk in son's memorySep 25, 2012 3:00 pm - One suburban mother is turning her family tragedy into a way to help others through a fundraising walk around Lake Arlington this weekend. At age 76, Naomi Moderick is o...
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With founder leaving, GWAYO turns focus to Latino youthSep 25, 2012 12:47 pm - From losing program locations due to a lack of funding to the closure of a thrift shop that didn’t meet expectations, Philip Herman has been through a lot with the organ...
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Scholarship winner thanks Harper 'for all it has given me'Sep 24, 2012 11:00 am - Elisa Galvan stands a little over five feet, but her speech on Saturday night to some of Harper College's biggest supporters loomed large. The Harper sophomore from Hoff...
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St. Mary names Lynde as new athletic directorSep 22, 2012 11:00 pm - Principal Nicole Raftery is pleased to announce the appointment of the new Saint Mary Athletic Director, Mr. Casey Lynde. In this role, Lynde will oversee Saint Mary's ...