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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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Jay Stream, Stratford's walk raises money for both schoolsNov 05, 2007 10:00 pm - About 2,000 parents, students and faculty members from two Carol Stream-area middle schools spent two hours walking to help raise money for their schools. Jay Stream Mid...
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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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Big Hollow schools to offer screenings for delaysNov 05, 2007 10:00 pm - Big Hollow School District will hold screenings for children with suspected developmental delays on Nov. 13, at Big Hollow Primary School, 33335 N. Fish Lake Road, Ingle...
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Des Plaines Public Library notesNov 05, 2007 10:00 pm - Programs are free and open to the public. Advance registration is required for most activities. (R) Register at the Registration Desk, (847) 376-2787. (R-YS) Register at...
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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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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...
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Winfrey vows to clean house
Nov 05, 2007 10:00 pm - JOHANNESBURG, South Africa -- Oprah Winfrey said Monday she wept for half an hour when she heard a dorm matron was accused of abusing students at her school for disadvan...