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The healing process: How the body responds to scrapes and cutsOct 19, 2014 11:00 pm - "When you get a cut, how does the body heal? How does your skin heal?" asked fifth-graders in Elise Diaz and Caroline Dicentio's classes at Prairie Trail School in Gurne...
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What's holding young adults back these days?Oct 19, 2014 1:01 am - "What's wrong with him? He just won't get started ..." The frustration in the parents' voices was clear. Their 22-year-old son had dropped out of school, was living at ...
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Images: Photo Contest FinalistsOct 17, 2014 1:01 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 October 13. ...
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Lakes High freshman preparing to compete in baton twirling world championshipOct 15, 2014 11:00 pm - Troy Kraly was 4 years old when he held his first baton that was given to him by his older sister, Tess. Now the Lake Villa teen will be twirling and tossing this baton ...
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Pumpkin Trolley ready to roll from museumOct 14, 2014 11:00 pm - The Fox River Trolley Museum's Pumpkin Trolley will take families to the "Ole Pumpkin Patch" starting this weekend. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through ...
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Fox Valley gets into Halloween spirit with these spooky eventsOct 13, 2014 11:00 pm - From family fun to terrifying haunted houses, check out these Halloween events in the Fox Valley. Algonquin Howl-O-Ween Dog Parade: Algonquin's fourth annual “H...
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Olympic gold medalist Shannon Miller addresses women's health fair dinnerOct 13, 2014 11:00 pm - Former Olympic gold medal gymnast Shannon Miller spoke to nearly 300 women at the Vista Health System dinner about the dedication and effort it took to compete in gymnas...
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Tri-Cities get into spirit with these Halloween eventsOct 13, 2014 11:00 pm - From family fun to terrifying haunted houses, check out these Halloween events in the Tri-Cities. Aurora All Hallow's Eve: Join “All Hallow's Eve” from 6 to 8 p...
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Glenbard South teacher helps faculty members bring technology into classroomOct 13, 2014 1:00 am - As classrooms use more and more technology, having someone to help teachers along the way is becoming even more essential. Stephanie Wallace is just that: a teacher for ...
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Hearing does not always mean understandingOct 12, 2014 1:01 am - "You know what I mean?" Probably not. I may nod my head or smile knowingly or utter an agreeable "Sure." But really know what you mean? That's a different matter. Word...