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Annual Civil War Days at Lakewood Forest Preserve kicks off July 13Jul 05, 2013 3:54 pm - Hear the crack of gunfire and the boom of cannons at the Lake County Forest Preserve District’s 22nd annual Civil War Days at Lakewood Forest Preserve in Wauconda, Satur...
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Visit Lake County launches new boating websiteJul 05, 2013 3:44 pm - Want to enjoy one of the 75 inland lakes that Lake County has to offer but don’t know where to start? Now there’s a website that joins together all of the most important...
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Readers chime in with their adviceJul 05, 2013 11:18 am - While I’m away, readers give the advice. On support at its most uncomplicated: When I was deciding to get a divorce I felt embarrassed, ashamed, like a failure. I will a...
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Ribfest judges have tasting down to a scienceJul 05, 2013 9:00 am - Some like ’em spicy, some like ’em tangy, and others may prefer their ribs slathered in classic barbecue sauce, but at Naperville’s Ribfest, one will prevail. Rib judgin...
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Des Plaines man crafts Korean War exhibit to thank soldiersJul 04, 2013 12:00 am - Since Jin Lee of Des Plaines immigrated with his parents to the United States in 1975 from Seoul, South Korea, he has wanted to pay tribute to the American soldiers who ...
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Volunteers help Lisle's Eyes to the Skies take flightJul 03, 2013 12:00 am - Volunteers help Lisle's Eyes to the Skies take flight
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Learn how prairies developed and why it’s importantJul 02, 2013 2:34 pm - “Why Prairies Developed in North America” is the topic of the next meeting of the Lake-to-Prairie chapter of Wild Ones from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, in the outdoor clas...
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Hear music and see bronc riding at Wauconda rodeoJul 02, 2013 2:26 pm - The Wauconda Area Chamber of Commerce would be much obliged if you would dust off your boots, kick up your heels and ride on down to its 50th annual IPRA Championship Ro...
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Her father’s widow is a hard pill to swallowJul 02, 2013 12:56 pm - Q. My father married a woman 20 years younger than he. Since he passed away two years ago at 84, his widow hasn’t invited us over to the house I grew up in, and she has ...
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Eyes to the Skies features chances for kids to play, exploreJul 02, 2013 12:00 pm - Children of all ages will find oodles of fun things to do at fair prices this Independence Day holiday in Lisle. Grab your camera, get ready for music and bring the fami...