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Food, fun, music highlight the annual Wauconda Fest celebrationJun 19, 2014 11:00 pm - It's not summer in Wauconda until Wauconda Fest begins. So, good news - it starts Thursday. The 35th annual extravaganza will be held at Cook Park, 600 N. Main St. Put o...
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VHHS student accepted to international programJun 18, 2014 11:00 pm - Sam Glover is the captain of the Vernon Hills High School lacrosse team, as well as a member of the soccer team, robotics, academic bowl, drum line, pep band, wind ensem...
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Tour the Jewish calendar during Sunday in the Park with BagelsJun 17, 2014 11:00 pm - Have you ever wondered just what all of the many Jewish holidays are about? Big Tent Judaism-Chicago and nine area organizations will answer this question at Sunday in ...
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Volunteers plant native shrubs in Libertyville Township Open SpaceJun 17, 2014 11:00 pm - Twenty-three volunteers recently labored for four hours while planting 160 trees and shrubs on a portion of Libertyville Township Open Space. Volunteers of all ages work...
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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 ...