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Some turtles, tortoises still endangered despite hard shellMar 01, 2015 10:00 pm - You wanted to know "Why is the belly of the tortoise not as hard as the shell?" asked a young Vernon Area Library patron inspired by a library program featuring the Flyi...
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Images: Photo Contest FinalistsFeb 27, 2015 12:00 am - Each week you submit your favorite photo. We pick the best of them and select the finalists. Here are the finalists for the week of Febrary 23. ...
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Musicians can enter 'I Love Lake County' song contestFeb 26, 2015 10:00 pm - Visit Lake County is searching for talented musicians to create the most original song about the area as part of the "I Love Lake County Song" Search. Whether it is a s...
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First floor of Gorton center named for Nagel familyFeb 25, 2015 10:00 pm - In appreciation for the family's legacy of generational support of Gorton Community Center, Gorton's board of directors has dedicated the newly renovated Nagel Family Ro...
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After just four contestants last year, Rose Queen pageant draws 15 hopefulsFeb 24, 2015 12:00 am - Roselle's annual Rose Queen Scholarship Pageant is experiencing a resurgence of sorts. With just four contestants in last year's event, organizers opened the competitio...
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Register for 'Hoops for Hope' charity basketball tournamentFeb 23, 2015 10:00 pm - Hoopsters of all sizes and skill levels are teaming up for Lake County's annual 3-on-3 Hoops for Hope tourney, which will be March 14-15 at Grayslake North High School. ...
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Friend's essay, company's generosity provide new furnace for Island Lake womanFeb 23, 2015 10:00 pm - When temperatures plunge these days, Corinne DeCicco is all smiles, thanks to the writing ability of a friend and the generosity of a suburban heating and air conditioni...
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Nature photography topic of Audubon Society presentation in LibertyvilleFeb 22, 2015 10:00 pm - The Lake County Audubon Society welcomes the public to its program "Nature Photography - My Experiences in Sweden and Lake County" from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Monday, March 2, a...
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Elburn's Clay Nott isn't afraid to show Shrek's softer sideFeb 20, 2015 12:00 am - Clay Nott, 17, of Elburn, stars as the lovable ogre in Spotlight Youth Theater DuPage's production of "Shrek: The Musical." This is his 25th production with Spotlight. Q...
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Director adds special touches to Spotlight Youth Theater DuPage's 'Shrek'Feb 20, 2015 12:00 am - A beautiful princess, locked in a tower, waits for a dashing prince to rescue her. We all know where the fairy tale is heading, right? Of course. An ogre and his talking...