Local
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Hackmatack refuge gives birders a chance to explore new territoryJul 28, 2014 11:01 am - New wildlife refuge on Illinois-Wisconsin border a real gem for local birders
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Tips on selecting the right pet for you and your familyJul 27, 2014 11:00 pm - “How do you persuade your parents to get a pet?” asked a young patron attending Vernon Area Library's “Write Away” program. It's the dog days — the time between July and...
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New Naperville humane director loves 'seeing the animals go home'Jul 26, 2014 7:00 am - The Naperville Area Humane Society is preparing to celebrate its 35th anniversary next month with the dedication of a sculpture near the Riverwalk. And as it's marking t...
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Images: Photo Contest FinalistsJul 25, 2014 1:01 am - ...
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Images: Instagram at the Kane County FairJul 23, 2014 1:01 am - ...
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Carnival, crafts, competitions featured at Algonquin Founders' DaysJul 22, 2014 3:00 pm - Algonquin residents will come together this weekend to commemorate the town's founding fathers in a festival of food, activities and live entertainment. The independent...
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New Naperville obstacle race to help families 'get active together'Jul 22, 2014 11:00 am - When it comes to exercise, running half marathons just doesn't cut it for Sean Hastings of Naperville. And when it comes to exercising with his kids, volunteering to coa...
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Paddle board fans sought for Founders' Days competitionJul 21, 2014 11:00 pm - Returning to the Algonquin Founders' Days festival for the second year in a row is the stand up paddle board competition. Early last year, Rick Pasturczak, owner of Algo...
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Corn Boil organizer: Events will be 'fresh'Jul 21, 2014 11:00 pm - When Jerry Swatek's job caused him to relocate from Gurnee to the DeKalb area in 2006, he spent a great deal of time searching various village websites for the perfect p...
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Carnival, crafts, competitions featured at Algonquin Founders' DaysJul 21, 2014 11:00 pm - Algonquin residents will come together this weekend to commemorate the town's founding fathers in a festival of food, activities and live entertainment. The independent...