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Pipes will be piped and cabers will be tossed at Highland Games in ItascaJun 17, 2014 1:01 am - Some of Scotland's deepest traditions will be celebrated and most competitive games will be contested this weekend in Itasca. The 28th annual Scottish Festival and Highl...
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10th annual BeachFest promises a full menu of fun and entertainmentJun 16, 2014 11:00 pm - The 10th annual BeachFest will be June 20-22 at the Cultural & Civic Center in Round Lake Beach with a full lineup of music and a variety of activities. Music abounds at...
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Libertyville's farmers market set to beginJun 16, 2014 11:00 pm - Opening day for MainStreet Libertyville's Farmers Market is Thursday, June 19, on Church Street in downtown Libertyville. At 9 a.m., join Mayor Terry Weppler, farmers ma...
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Food tasting event to feature 20 local chefsJun 16, 2014 11:00 pm - Fox Valley foodies can taste a variety of samples from 20 different local chefs at Elgin's first Pallet to Palate food and wine tasting event. The fundraiser, which will...
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Libertyville woman completes marathons in all 50 statesJun 15, 2014 11:00 pm - When Mary Ann Zemla was in her mid-40s, her mail carrier asked her a simple question: “Will you run a marathon with me?” That was 1998, and Zemla wasn't a runner. She ad...
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Calculus invented in heated competition between Newton, von LeibnizJun 15, 2014 11:00 pm - You wanted to know "Who was the person who discovered/created calculus BC?" asked a young patron at Vernon Area Library in Lincolnshire. Calculus was invented more than ...
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Images: Photo Contest FinalistsJun 13, 2014 1:01 am - ...
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Rondout honors school board members past and presentJun 12, 2014 11:00 pm - The Rondout Elementary District 72 school board and administration on May 27 held a board alumni dinner as part of its yearlong sesquicentennial (150th) celebration. Boa...
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Home security tips while you're on vacationJun 12, 2014 11:00 pm - Going away this summer? Whether your travel plans are for one month or one day, unless the proper precautions are taken, it can also be a perfect time for a burglar to s...
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Elk Grove High School Choir performs with Foreigner in ChicagoJun 12, 2014 11:00 pm - Members of the Elk Grove High School Choir joined classic rock group Foreigner onstage June 6 at Northerly Island in Chicago after winning a radio contest. The choir was...