DuPage County Lifestyle
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Observatories, clubs allow suburban families to see starsJan 28, 2012 5:00 am - Right now, Jupiter is in view. And starting this spring, Saturn and Mars will be visible on a clear night. The suburban sky is filled with interesting astronomical sites...
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Is bedsharing dangerous for infants? DCFS says 'Yes'Jan 26, 2012 10:00 pm - As she had done so many times before, Kakuna Smith placed her 11-week-old daughter, Kamilah, beside her on the bed and went to sleep. Kamilah was fussy. Smith knew she w...
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In our busy world, it's easy to miss an incredible January sunsetJan 22, 2012 11:00 pm - With instant news and constant content online, chock-full of opinion and other pitches, what's a columnist to do to offer fresh insights on the printed page? What'll mak...
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Wheaton Drama presents suspenseful 'Bad Seed' Jan. 27-Feb. 19Jan 22, 2012 10:00 pm - The cast and crew of Wheaton Drama's “Bad Seed" are excited about opening night, Jan. 27. "Bad Seed" is a classic thriller that will entertain (and spook) audiences thro...
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Scouts prepared for 2012 'Friends of Scouting' campaignJan 22, 2012 10:00 pm - Like it is for most individuals and organizations, the start of the new year is an opportunity to evaluate the last year's challenges and successes while planning new ef...
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Wheaton cross-country ski lessons just need one thing: snowJan 18, 2012 11:00 pm - Jen Saylor wishes she had access to a crystal ball. Heck, she'd settle for a snow globe. That's just what she and others hoping to participate in the Wheaton Park Distr...
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Special Olympic Club Benefits from Friendly CompetitionJan 17, 2012 10:00 pm - West Chicago and Winfield Police recently enjoyed a friendly competition at a fundraiser for the Special Olympics Club. Visit www.westchicago.org on the Mayor's page to ...
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Snow and the heart: More closely related than you thinkJan 17, 2012 10:00 pm - The first official snow has fallen on Chicagoland and the forecast has flurries in the near future which means pulling out those shovels and snow blowers from the back o...
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Weight-loss leads to better cooking, smarter eatingJan 17, 2012 1:00 pm - Peter Doherty is half the man he used to be. Literally. “I weighed over 400 pounds. I used to eat massive amounts of food. I was only concerned with quantity, not qualit...
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Classic recollections: 1938 Indian Chief, Irv & Al Byers, WarrenvilleJan 16, 2012 5:00 am - It's often from family members that we find the best restoration projects. Loved ones may forgo big offers from outsiders in order to pass on their special vehicles to a...