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Briefs: Vehicle sticker contestSep 30, 2007 11:00 pm - The village of Carol Stream is seeking elementary school students between age 5 and 10 to submit designs for next year's vehicle sticker. The theme of the contest is "My...
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Marine: 'I wanted a big challenge. I got it'Sep 30, 2007 11:00 pm - Two years ago, Brandon Hope didn't know what he wanted. College wasn't the immediate answer. Neither was a full-time job at a local store. So on Jan. 17, 2006, the 23-ye...
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Meteorologist's visit -- and his Segway -- excite Einstein studentsSep 30, 2007 11:00 pm - When CBS 2 meteorologist Ed Curran recently visited The Einstein Academy in Elgin, it's hard to say whether students were more fascinated by the weather information he s...
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Lincolnshire proposes new tree programSep 30, 2007 11:00 pm - Lincolnshire officials are excited about an unusual proposal calling for the village to plant trees on private property, but a prominent local nature expert isn't sold o...
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Refresh your driving skills at safety courseSep 30, 2007 11:00 pm - The AARP Driver Safety Program consists of two four-hour days, and is a driving refresher for motorists age 50 and older; however, any licensed driver may attend. Regist...
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Every raindrop counts to local weather monitorsSep 30, 2007 11:00 pm - A storm in the summer of 1997 that dumped 14 inches of rain on portions of Fort Collins, Colo., was the straw that broke the camel's back. The localized cloudburst convi...
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Grandfather's past led him to Cubs, seminarySep 30, 2007 11:00 pm - While strolling in a Vernon Hills park, Jasmine and Sabrina Seiwert sink their hands into Grandpa's windbreaker. Hiding deep in the pockets of his jacket, the treats are...
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Waterway official delves into Fox Lake historySep 30, 2007 11:00 pm - Editor's note: This is another installment in our weekly series highlighting what people like about living in Lake County. This week, we asked that question of Howar...
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First National joins Castle BankSep 30, 2007 11:00 pm - Today First National Bank of Marengo and its Prestige Club will join the Castle Bank Family. Prestige Club activities will remain unchanged; however it will now be known...
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College fair Thursday at MCCSep 30, 2007 11:00 pm - Explore what the future holds for your education at College Fair 2007 from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the multipurpose room and commons area at McHenry County College, 8900...