Local
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Photographers take different approaches to contestAug 30, 2013 1:05 pm - Each week’s DuPage County Neighbor section includes at least one entry in our Photo Finish contest. Our photo staff picks some of its favorite submissions to share each ...
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Lancer Joust attracts 24 high school marching bands to RoselleAug 30, 2013 9:54 am - Two dozen marching bands will go through their paces during the 35th annual Lake Park Lancer Joust, an all-day competition slated for Saturday, Sept. 14, at the high sch...
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Dog agility playground set to open in WaukeganAug 30, 2013 9:34 am - The public and their canine friends are invited to join the Waukegan Park District for the grand opening of the Justin and Alicia Mentell Dog Agility Playground, located...
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Naperville picnic unites skaters, copsAug 30, 2013 6:00 am - Skateboarders, police, pies and prizes are coming together this weekend for the 10th annual Last Fling Skaters’ Picnic in Naperville sponsored by KidsMatter. The skate-f...
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Parade, Fling Mile get ‘back to basics’ in NapervilleAug 30, 2013 6:00 am - Naperville Last Fling organizers say they’re getting back to basics with the annual Labor Day Parade and Fling Mile that showcase the workers and businesses of the city....
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Carol Stream photographer wins Photo Finish contestAug 29, 2013 10:16 am - You know how sometimes you’re walking around your yard and something catches your eye and you think, hey, that would make a nice picture. For many of us, that’s about as...
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New parks, creative restaurateur make Algonquin a river destinationAug 29, 2013 9:00 am - With some smart financial planning and the hard work of a local restaurateur, Algonquin has made Fox River a hub for playing, eating and quiet solitude. One local leader...
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Lake County Monarch Festival encourages visitors to be activeAug 28, 2013 12:34 pm - The fourth annual Lake County Monarch Festival, a free family festival dedicated to raising awareness in the community about nature, art, and culture, will be from 1 to ...
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Take the annual Hike Lake County challengeAug 28, 2013 12:16 pm - Explore designated trails in scenic forest preserves this fall during the Lake County Forest Preserve District’s annual Hike Lake County challenge. Just 30 minutes a day...
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Music, rides, games highlight Naperville’s Last Fling celebrationAug 28, 2013 6:00 am - The first days of school, the final days of August and the Last Fling in Naperville all signal one thing: The end of summer. It can be a bittersweet time for anyone who...