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Elburn family loves a parade, and a ritualAug 17, 2007 11:00 pm - David and Grace Dredge are making an understatement when they say watching the Elburn Days parade is a "family tradition." It's more like a ritual. Every year, Grace s...
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Democratic leader to pass torchAug 17, 2007 11:00 pm - Early in her tenure as leader of the Democratic Party of DuPage, Gayl Ferraro had a clear mission. "I'd love to get people to actually stand up and say, 'We're Democrats...
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Astronauts worried repairs would cause more damage
Aug 17, 2007 11:00 pm - CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Endeavour's astronauts said Friday they were relieved by NASA's decision to skip repairs to the deep gouge on their spaceship's belly, and noted ...
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District 87 wants to lighten up its energy costsAug 17, 2007 11:00 pm - Students and teachers may see new, more energy-efficient lighting in the fall of 2008 at Glenbard High School District 87 schools. The school board is considering spendi...
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This old mansionAug 17, 2007 11:00 pm - The Peabody mansion in Oak Brook is showing its age. The elaborate ceiling molding in the living room is crumbling, the exterior masonry reveals water damage, and wood o...
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District 204 might have to argue land case twiceAug 17, 2007 11:00 pm - Indian Prairie Unit District 204 could face two separate trials to set a price for the land where it wants to build Metea Valley High School. If one of the landowners ha...
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Downtown curb work closes intersectionAug 17, 2007 11:00 pm - An intersection in the middle of downtown Arlington Heights will be closed for three to four weeks while bigger curbs and brick crosswalks are installed, said Afshan Ham...
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Cenacle retreat site is on the marketAug 17, 2007 11:00 pm - Warrenville's Cenacle Retreat House officially is for sale, perhaps the result of the Cenacle Sisters taking their not-for-profit status a bit too literally. The Cenacle...
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Arts & CraftsAug 17, 2007 11:00 pm - Your guide to arts & crafts To submit your listing, e-mail arts&crafts@dailyherald.com, or fax (847) 427-1301. August Oak Park Avenue-Lake Arts & Crafts Show: Today from...
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Hastert left his mark throughout Fox ValleyAug 17, 2007 11:00 pm - You don't need to look far to see U.S. Rep. Dennis Hastert's fingerprints. They're all over Kane County and the rest of the 14th Congressional District, his supporters s...