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Meet the Campton Hills woman who takes food from farm to tableSep 05, 2014 1:00 am - Penny Newkirk gives an all new meaning to the term farm-to-table. She includes the farmhouse. Newkirk loves food. She loves to eat it. She loves to grow it. She loves to...
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Enjoy United Fall Fest activities in Campton HillsSep 04, 2014 6:01 am - The fourth annual United Fall Fest returns with a day filled with fun, food and fellowship from 3 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at Congregational United Church of Christ...
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Libertyville's Encore Theatre prepares for its final season after 17 yearsSep 02, 2014 11:00 pm - When the Encore Theatre's 16th season came to a close, Director Bob Silton had some news for the local youths who bring several shows to the stage each year. At the cast...
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Mundelein Arts Festival set for Sept. 6-7 in Kracklauer ParkSep 01, 2014 11:00 pm - Come celebrate the arts and share a magical day in the park at the 4th annual Mundelein Arts Festival Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 6-7. The two-day juried festival will t...
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Party helps Lisle parents celebrate start of schoolSep 01, 2014 11:00 pm - The gathering last week was more than a few neighbors getting together for coffee and conversation after seeing their children to the school bus on the first day of scho...
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Be aware of poisons in your house, take steps to keep them away from young childrenSep 01, 2014 1:01 am - "What is poison and what does it taste like?" asked a young patron at Grayslake Library. Write down this number and place it next to the phone: 1-800-222-1222. It's the...
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5,280 feet in Naperville's Fling Mile, parade routeAug 31, 2014 6:00 am - Participants in the Fling Mile and the Last Fling Labor Day Parade will follow roughly the same 5,280-foot route through downtown Naperville, but at different times on M...
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Six tips for family fun at Naperville's Last FlingAug 29, 2014 11:01 am - For three days each year during the Last Fling, the 12-acre grounds at Naper Settlement become Family Fun Land. With Disney star meet-and-greets, kid-themed business boo...
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Meet Libertyville man who gave up banking to make pizzaAug 29, 2014 10:00 am - To say John Durning is gregarious is an understatement. Belting out his favorite Italian song over and over, he drives his staff crazy. He's passionate - passionate abo...
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Images: Photo Contest FinalistsAug 29, 2014 1:01 am - Each week you submit your favorite photo. We pick the best of the bunch and select the finalists. Here are the finalists for the week of August 25. ...