Travel
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Yellowstone plan sharply curtails snowmobiles
Oct 17, 2009 11:00 pm - CHEYENNE, Wyo. -- The National Park Service has approved a plan to restrict snowmobile numbers in Yellowstone National Park to less than half of last winter's limit. The...
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60 years of the arts at Elgin Community CollegeOct 17, 2009 11:00 pm - Freebie 60 years of the arts Help celebrate the 60th anniversary of Elgin Community College at the Fall for the Arts event. Dozens of performances run througho...
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'Nature of Diamonds' exhibit opens at Field MuseumOct 17, 2009 11:00 pm - Chicago A girl's best friend The exhibit is so bright, you have to wear shades when the "Nature of Diamonds" opens at the Field Museum. Nearly 800 glittering o...
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Discovering the secret to Arizona's growing cluster of vineyards
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Near-disaster gives sisters a taste of generosityOct 11, 2009 11:00 pm - As Paul Harvey would say, "And now the rest of the story." Last week Norma and I were debating what to do. Should we continue cycling in the mountains of New York, Penns...
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Literary tour of Chicago delves into famous writers' hauntsOct 10, 2009 11:00 pm - Chicago Book this tour Tired of TV? The city of Chicago offers a way to reinvigorate your fall reading. Literary Chicago is a special tour that takes participa...
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Naturally spooky: Bats, spiders and catacombs
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Celebrate German heritage at Long Grove's OktoberfestOct 10, 2009 11:00 pm - Freebie Long Grove Oktoberfest Celebrate German heritage at Long Grove's Oktoberfest. German dancing and German fare, including beer and brats, are featured. O...
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"World of the Pharaohs" on exhibition in U.S.
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How to safeguard your security, privacy in a hotel