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Books vs. technology to be sculptor’s topicOct 24, 2013 11:37 am - Chicago native Brian Dettmer, an artist who sculpts with vintage books and other antiquated media, will discuss his works and the future of books at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. ...
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Lots of Halloween events coming up to keep you busyOct 23, 2013 1:48 pm - Halloween is almost here and in case you don’t have plans elsewhere, and there are several related activities going on in the community this weekend. First up is the Dun...
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CLC is planning Make a Difference Day projectsOct 23, 2013 12:36 pm - About 200 volunteers from the College of Lake County, along with volunteers from United Way of Lake County, will join millions of others nationwide for service projects ...
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Prairie Crossing Learning Farm offers ‘Backyard Chicken’ workshopOct 23, 2013 12:29 pm - A growing number of suburban residents are interested in raising chickens as a fun and educational hobby that also provides fresh eggs. To learn more about raising chic...
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Beach Park man recalls Beirut bombing on 30th anniversary of attackOct 23, 2013 6:00 am - At 6:22 a.m. on Oct. 23, 1983, a horrendous explosion shook the Lebanese University building in Beirut and awoke 21-year-old U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Randy Lund of Zion, w...
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Check with the BBB before donating to breast cancer charitiesOct 22, 2013 12:26 pm - Scam charities often use emotional appeals to target their victims, warns the Better Business Bureau. This caution is especially relevant because many businesses are ma...
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Boyfriend’s financial difficulties are troubling for herOct 22, 2013 11:38 am - Q. What is a fair way for me to engage with my boyfriend’s vastly different financial situation? I am from a family that is comfortable financially, and I have zero debt...
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Call hotline if you believe kids may be in dangerOct 22, 2013 11:17 am - Q. I live in a complex that has a lot of families in it, though it’s just my husband and me. There are always kids playing outside. All of them are sweet and polite, and...
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DuPage preserves offer views of fall colorOct 22, 2013 10:04 am - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County invites fall fans to get out and experience the season’s short-lived woodland color displays at DuPage County’s forest pres...
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Books offer political lessons from the 19th centuryOct 21, 2013 1:40 pm - We have a new trail in our neighborhood that runs around the retention pond at May Watts Park. Already the winding path is proving to be a pretty peaceful retreat set in...