Local
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Enjoy the holiday in the forestOct 13, 2007 11:00 pm - Halloween isn't just a single day of candy collecting, but a range of events for little ones at three Lake County forest preserves. On Oct. 24, bring the tots to the Lak...
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Mother-daughter team open dance studioOct 13, 2007 11:00 pm - Ever since she was a little girl, Jennie Newman says she always dreamed of becoming a dancer and of running her own business. Today, the 24-year-old Bartlett resident ha...
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Opening new doorsOct 13, 2007 11:00 pm - Students, faculty, parents and board members smiled as brightly as the early fall sun at the recent dedication of the new Chicagoland Jewish High School. An estimated 8...
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Association to be honored for restoration workOct 13, 2007 11:00 pm - Had one person never offered his credit card to help fund the group's first fundraiser, an Elgin neighborhood association may never have gotten off the ground -- or have...
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Marathon run illustrates miles of lessons to learnOct 13, 2007 11:00 pm - The Chicago Marathon has appeared quite a bit in the news during the last week. I do not want to blame anyone for the abbreviated race, I just want to share my experienc...
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Newly passed legislation makes bicycling a little easierOct 13, 2007 11:00 pm - Cyclists will be able to ride (and breathe) a little easier starting Jan. 1 (2008), when a recently passed Illinois state bill takes effect. Senate Bill 80 requires tha...
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Preschool combines park and school districtsOct 13, 2007 11:00 pm - Preschoolers and staff at Friendship Station are enjoying new digs this year after moving to Geneva Middle School South. Friendship Station is a joint project of the Gen...
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Flu, pneumonia shots available at area KmartsOct 13, 2007 11:00 pm - Local Kmart stores will be providing influenza and pneumonia vaccinations during the next few weeks. Costs will be $28 for the flu shot and $50 for the pneumonia shot. I...
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Benefit to aid Brainerd overhaulOct 13, 2007 11:00 pm - Supporters of a plan to turn a long-closed Libertyville school building into a community center hope to raise money for the multimillion-dollar project in November. A di...
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Violence isn't the answer when disciplining childrenOct 13, 2007 11:00 pm - "Just a minute! There's no excuse for that!" I said. The woman in the Jewel Food Store paused in the midst of repeatedly slapping her small child to turn and stare at me...