Cook County
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Energy-filled Catholic movement growing in numbersSep 15, 2007 11:00 pm - With his eyes closed and arms outstretched, Mauricio Mendoza is deep in prayer. The Elgin resident speaks softly in an unrecognizable language. His body shake...
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Buyers seeking comfort, cozinessSep 15, 2007 11:00 pm - The trend toward a warm and cozy environment is influencing the choices of features and materials people make when planning custom homes, says Jeff Samuels, president of...
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Cary-Grove takes 3rd place at McAuleySep 15, 2007 11:00 pm - By going 4-1 overall at the Mother McAuley Invitational Saturday, the Cary-Grove girls volleyball team earned third-place honors. En route to the finish, the Trojans def...
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Seeing the light, Marmion salutes Friday night footballSep 15, 2007 11:00 pm - It's hard to figure out who's coming and going this football season. And when. First, there's the NFL, which opened its season on a Thursday night and capped Week 1 with...
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Hillary's high school pals rallySep 15, 2007 11:00 pm - In the mid-'60s, they voted her Most Likely to Succeed. These days -- their hair a little grayer, the stakes a little higher but their faith in their high school classma...
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Drive-in owner is on a quest for perfectionSep 15, 2007 11:00 pm - It was opening night of one of this summer's biggest movies. But it still felt a little bit like 1961 at West Chicago's Cascade Drive-in. Homer's distinctive yellow gl...
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Plans work well for White, HoffmanSep 15, 2007 11:00 pm - Prospect's Annette White and the Hoffman Estates girls cross country team came into Saturdays Libertyville Invitational with a clear plan of action. Both White and the H...
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Riders' options few if bus routes closeSep 15, 2007 11:00 pm - Like clockwork, Pace bus No. 654 picks up Ray Campbell at his condo every weekday morning and takes him to the Glen Ellyn Metra station in time to catch the train to Chi...
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Hilltoppers charge to titleSep 15, 2007 11:00 pm - Glenbard West's Shane Bryant didn't play his best golf Saturday. As a team, Glenbard West did. Bryant, who had shot a 68 two years ago at the Dundee-Crown Charger Classi...
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What's new for your nestSep 15, 2007 11:00 pm - Freshen your decor with an antique Even if you usually buy your antiques at flea markets, it's always good to check out upscale treasures. An easy way to do that is to ...