Local
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Volunteers sought for clean up at beachesSep 10, 2007 11:00 pm - The Alliance for the Great Lakes is looking for help in its fight against beach litter. In the past, thousands of volunteers have participated in the group's annual Adop...
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How you can make a difference lending a helping hand at pantrySep 10, 2007 11:00 pm - The last time I wrote about the Interfaith Food Pantry in 1997, the number of families served was 140. Now it is between 225 and 250. "And one of our biggest concerns is...
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Country auction to raise funds for St. JamesSep 10, 2007 11:00 pm - St. James Episcopal Church's third annual Country Auction will take place from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Sept. 22 in the Boynton Parish Hall at the church, Washington and North Si...
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Cultural tolerance goal of forumSep 10, 2007 11:00 pm - Just because people aren't fighting doesn't mean they're living together harmoniously. That's the belief of those dedicated to improving human relations in the Northwest...
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Groups tell Lisle new code is troubleSep 10, 2007 11:00 pm - Some Lisle residents are looking for a reprieve from new life safety codes being enforced by the village. The village board approved a new life safety code for multifam...
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2 Democrats vie for party's county jobSep 10, 2007 11:00 pm - Rivalries between two DuPage Democratic groups have spilled out from behind closed doors to the public realm. Political leaders Rob Bisceglie and Bob Peickert are vying ...
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Bus stop signs used sparingly on roadsSep 10, 2007 11:00 pm - Q. I was wondering why there are school bus stop warning signs up in some places, but not in others. For instance, I've seen some around Naperville, but not one for the ...
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The briefsSep 10, 2007 11:00 pm - Autumn Fest coming to Wheaton The Wheaton Chamber of Commerce opens its 2007 Autumn Fest from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday featuring a carnival at Memorial Park, corner of Hal...
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Lake County Health Department notesSep 10, 2007 11:00 pm - Lake County Health Department Low-cost health care: The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center offers several programs to pregnant women, mothers and ...
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Dist. 204 exploring options to cool elementary schoolsSep 10, 2007 11:00 pm - Indian Prairie Unit District 204 took heat Monday night from some parents and teachers concerned about not having air conditioning in elementary schools. A dozen people ...