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Book Angels spread literacy to children in needNov 22, 2013 1:16 pm - This time of year finds holiday elves hard at work making the season bright, but at Anderson’s Bookshops in Naperville and Downers Grove, the hard work is being accompli...
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St. Charles teacher wants collaborative effort in mathNov 22, 2013 10:26 am - It’s the morning after Halloween and students in Tina King’s sixth-grade math class at Wredling Middle School in St. Charles are greeting her with smiles and samplings o...
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Moving Picture: Mr. Al gets his groove on Harper radioNov 22, 2013 8:00 am - If you're scanning the FM radio dial on a Tuesday night and you suddenly feel relaxed, you might be listening to Mr. Al. “Turn it up and cool it down,” says the disc joc...
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Lake Zurich High School band has big-time gigs coming in Chicago, MadridNov 22, 2013 5:00 am - Lake Zurich High School’s marching band will continue its tradition of high-profile performances in the coming weeks. As if playing before crowds at the school’s footba...
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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