Cook County
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Stevenson stays hot, wins at Lake ForestSep 28, 2007 11:00 pm - Two weeks ago, Stevenson's volleyball team swept its invitational tournament to improve from 5-5 to 10-5. The Patriots haven't lost since. Friday, they continued that st...
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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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Notes on ReligionSep 28, 2007 11:00 pm - Kneseth Israel: Congregation Kneseth Israel provides a full range of religious and community programs. A youth program is available for sixth grade to high school. In ad...
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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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St. Charles North 34, S. Elgin 7Sep 28, 2007 11:00 pm - Tim Ohlrich revived the St. Charles North football fortunes on the opening kickoff, and South Elgin never had a chance against its redemptive-minded foe. The North Stars...
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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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Correlation does not make senseSep 28, 2007 11:00 pm - Peter Nordlund's attempt to correlate dog fighting and abortion is ridiculous (Fence Post, Sept. 9). That he is pro-life is not. However, morally speaking, celibacy coul...
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Geneva stiffens penalty for drinking at, or before, danceSep 28, 2007 11:00 pm - Think a drink will spice up the Geneva High School homecoming dance Saturday? Get caught, and your dancing shoes will gather dust for a year. There's a new rule at the s...
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St. Charles East's win even sweeter against NeuquaSep 28, 2007 11:00 pm - Of all the things you don't expect to hear at Norris Stadium following the Saints' biggest regular season win in years. "Go Cubs Go?" I bleed Cubby Blue as much as the n...