Kane County
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Public opinion on evolution still evolvingNov 05, 2007 10:00 pm - A Monday lecture at Elgin Community College proved just how far the debate on creationism and evolution has evolved. Eugenie Scott, executive director of the National Ce...
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Fideliter Club's charity ball Nov. 17Nov 05, 2007 10:00 pm - The Fideliter Club of Elgin, a nonprofit organization, will hold its 119th annual Charity Ball on Nov. 17 at the Eagle Brook Country Club in Geneva. The theme of this y...
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Former U.S. Rep Henry Hyde awarded highest civilian honorNov 05, 2007 10:00 pm - An ailing Henry J. Hyde -- hailed by President Bush as "a fearless defender of life" -- was given the nation's top civilian honor this morning. The 83-year-old retired R...
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Batavia soldier answers call of duty in Iraq at age 55Nov 05, 2007 10:00 pm - Why would a 55-year-old man sign on for a six-month tour of duty in Iraq? What makes him want to go back and sign up for another tour? "I knew if I went it would mean th...
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The briefsNov 05, 2007 10:00 pm - Police collecting toys The Mundelein police station will be a drop-off point for the U.S. Marine Corps' Toys for Tots program this holiday season. Anyone can deposit an ...
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C'Ville residents challenging village's animal codeNov 05, 2007 10:00 pm - Carpentersville dog owners have adopted a pack mentality to challenge the village's restrictive ownership rules. About a half dozen residents signed a letter last week a...
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School test scores are importantNov 05, 2007 10:00 pm - The Nov. 1 editorial made an argument that "how well a school system is preparing children to succeed in the work world is never going to come from a test score." I fin...
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Gail Borden Public Library notesNov 05, 2007 10:00 pm - The Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave. in Elgin, offers a variety of programs in November. For details, call (847) 742-2411 or visit www.gailborden.info. Iraq...
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Career Education Corp. profit downNov 05, 2007 10:00 pm - For-profit U.S. education company Career Education Corp. on Monday reported a lower-than-expected profit due partly to more students shifting to lower-tuition degree pro...
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Harper to celebrate 40th yearNov 05, 2007 10:00 pm - 40th anniversary celebration: Harper College's Student Activities Office will celebrate the founding of the college with events that commemorate milestones in the cu...