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Bikers rev it up to drive home funds for Little CityAug 28, 2007 11:00 pm - Supporters of Little City Foundation in Palatine returned to a high-profile fundraiser that literally takes their cause to the streets: a 100-mile motorcycle ride, throu...
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Earth's biggest volcano is located in HawaiiAug 28, 2007 11:00 pm - "Where is the biggest volcano?" asked Kate Anderson, 10, a fifth-grader at Butterfield School in Libertyville. Half of the island of Hawaii is made up of the Earth's big...
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Cleanup kits coming to Fox LakeAug 28, 2007 11:00 pm - Cleanup kits have been ordered by Fox Lake officials to help people whose homes and businesses were damaged in this month's floods. Ed Lescher, head of the Fox Lake Eme...
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Families keep integrity of 107-year-old farmhouseAug 28, 2007 11:00 pm - Long Grove is a self-described oasis, untouched by urban sprawl. It's noted for its country setting, with homes set back on big lots along tree-lined winding roads. But ...
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West Chicago church that burned plans to rebuildAug 28, 2007 11:00 pm - On an early Sunday morning almost two years ago, a lazy cloud of smoke rose from St. Andrew Lutheran Church in West Chicago. Within minutes, the building was ablaze. On...
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'An earth mother'Aug 28, 2007 11:00 pm - No. 1 May Watts Most Influential Environmentalists The world was May Theilgaard Watts' classroom. The tall, striking woman with the crown of braided hair inspired a lov...
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Police beatAug 28, 2007 11:00 pm - The blotter Hoffman Estates •Golf clubs were stolen between Aug. 18 and Aug. 20 out of a garage on the 1600 block of Castaway Court. The golf clubs were valued at $1,400...
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College doesn't hold back figure skater from competing at top levelAug 27, 2007 11:00 pm - Through high school, Lauren Roman of Arlington Heights worked her way up to the senior ladies division of the U.S. Figure Skating Association, participating in regional ...
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Barrington hospital looking for volunteersAug 27, 2007 11:00 pm - If you've ever thought about volunteering, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington is the place to start. You can volunteer in many areas throughout the hospital ...
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Al-Anon reaches out during recovery monthAug 27, 2007 11:00 pm - During National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month in September, the Northern Illinois Al-Anon Family Groups are reaching out to anyone who is troubled by alcohol...