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Mentor, Harper student find success in bondAug 11, 2015 11:00 pm - Viviane Motta de Mello came to the U.S. two years ago by way of Brazil and Chile with no knowledge of English, no friends and little insight into American culture. Today...
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Corn Roast for Special Olympics back at Randy's VegetablesAug 11, 2015 11:00 pm - After organizing a fundraiser for five years, coordinators realize events that are crowd-pleasers and events that don't do so well. In the case of Christine Gaitsch's Co...
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How Elgin joined nation in celebrating end of World War IIAug 11, 2015 1:00 am - "It was the biggest celebration I ever remember in downtown Elgin," said lifelong area resident Paul Jordan of V-J Day or Victory in Japan Day. "We were all glad the war...
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Something for everyone at LindenfestAug 10, 2015 11:00 pm - The Medinah Shriners will ditch conventional cars and speed around in motorized picnic coolers at the Lindenfest parade this weekend. This is the first time the group, ...
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Grayslake ready to celebrate Summer DaysAug 10, 2015 11:00 pm - This weekend, one of Grayslake's service club presidents will kiss a pig. "It's part of a fundraiser for Grayslake Rotary Club," said Karen Christian-Smith, executive di...
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Show your creative side at art festivalAug 10, 2015 11:00 pm - If you've ever wandered through the halls of an art museum and wished to learn how to make the enchanting creations displayed, head on over to the Lincolnshire Art festi...
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First Tee offers teens a look at careers in golfAug 10, 2015 1:00 am - Twenty participants in the Life Skills Education program conducted by The First Tee of Greater Chicago will receive an upfront and intimate look at career paths in golf ...
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Trolley museum booms during RiverfestAug 09, 2015 11:00 pm - Just south of Riverfest activities and the new fully accessible playground at SEBA Park, is the Fox Valley Trolley Museum. Its business picks up during South Elgin's Ri...
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South Elgin Riverfest features 'Special Night' for kids with disabilitiesAug 09, 2015 11:00 pm - A "Special Night for Special Kids" is set to open South Elgin's 19th annual Riverfest Express Wednesday. Children with various disabilities will be able to experience a ...
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See the winning images from our weekly photo contestAug 07, 2015 1:00 am - ...