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'Illumination' puts spotlight on Morton ArboretumNov 21, 2013 10:00 pm - Cutting-edge technology usually doesn't come immediately to mind when you're enjoying trees and the outdoors. But all that's about to change at the Morton Arboretum when...
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Lake County Editor’s Choice: 653 Walnut Road in WaucondaNov 21, 2013 12:33 pm - An interview with Mark Tarkowski of Wauconda. Q: How long have you been decorating your house like this? A: This is the second year I have synchronized my Christmas ligh...
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DuPage County Editor’s Choice: 913 E. Evergreen St., WheatonNov 21, 2013 12:30 pm - An interview with Robert Pechous. Q: How long have you been decorating your house like this? A: Four years. This is the fourth Christmas since I bought the house, so I h...
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Wheaton volunteer stands out as someone who gets things doneNov 21, 2013 9:52 am - You need a truck stuffed with 40,000 pounds of food for the local pantry? Laurie Swanson Oberhelman already is working on it. A mural to celebrate your city’s diversity...
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MainStreet Libertyville celebreates Dickens of a HolidayNov 21, 2013 8:35 am - From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 7 and 14, downtown Libertyville will bustle with holiday festivities. Each week Santa and Mrs. Claus will be in Cook Park and loo...
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New museum exhibit explores Sandburg’s life and times in ElmhurstNov 20, 2013 12:45 pm - A new museum exhibit explores the poet’s life and times in DuPage County
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Community trees display missions of nonprofitsNov 20, 2013 12:07 pm - The Robert R. McCormick Museum at Cantigny Park invites visitors to a holiday attraction honoring Col. McCormick’s philanthropic legacy. Beginning Tuesday, Nov. 26, the...
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Lindenhurst Early Childhood Center launches annual Gift of GivingNov 20, 2013 11:50 am - The Lindenhurst Early Childhood Center hosts its 22nd annual Gift of Giving event to help those in need during the holidays. The event runs through Dec. 17 at the facili...
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Woodlands Academy Winter Wonderwalk set for Dec. 10-11Nov 20, 2013 11:43 am - Tours of famed Hollywood screenwriter, director and producer John Hughes’ Lake Forest home are featured as part of the annual Winter Wonderwalk & Holiday Boutique benefi...
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Feed My Starving Children marks first anniversary in LibertyvilleNov 20, 2013 10:05 am - More than 60 Feed My Starving Children volunteers on Nov. 14 celebrated the anniversary of the Libertyville meal packing site at 742 E. Park Ave. and cheered at the stag...