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Good Samaritan garden has kids excited about veggiesAug 08, 2013 1:31 pm - A new garden at the Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center has kids excited about the unthinkable: vegetables. The garden program, started in early June by Kids Korn...
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St. Isidore sponsors 3-on-3 basketball tourneyAug 08, 2013 1:28 pm - The St. Isidore Catholic Grade School and Parish parking lot and grounds will be transformed into a basketball center at 9 a.m. Aug. 24 when the 15th annual Cyclones 3-o...
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Summertime and the living really is easierAug 08, 2013 10:20 am - Back to school. I must admit that, as a parent, I have mixed feelings about “back to school.” I know it used to be that most parents were at least relieved, if not down...
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Wood Dale’s tribute to summer opens ThursdayAug 08, 2013 9:49 am - With the school year about to begin, Wood Dale is giving festival-goers another chance to take a spin on a carnival ride, watch fireworks and see bands perform cover ver...
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W. Dundee has joined Twitter and FacebookAug 07, 2013 2:29 pm - In keeping with its recent social media kick, West Dundee joined Twitter Aug. 1, the same day the village launched its presence on Facebook, as well as an online service...
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Forest preserve district to discuss future of McKee HouseAug 07, 2013 12:40 pm - The future of Churchill Woods Forest Preserve’s McKee House in Glen Ellyn will be the topic of an informational meeting at 7 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Lake Ellyn Boathouse, 64...
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Volunteers work with Nicasa clients in North ChicagoAug 07, 2013 12:09 pm - Shovels, wheelbarrows, saws, and hammers are the tools to build brighter futures for families in Lake County — at least they were at Nicasa’s Judy H. Fried Center Saturd...
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Gurnee Days gets ready to celebrate 21 yearsAug 06, 2013 1:35 pm - Gurnee Days is cemented on the village’s social calendar, as evidenced by what will be its 41st consecutive year starting Thursday. Amusement rides, games, a testimonial...
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Don’t send advice to your daughter unless she asks for itAug 06, 2013 1:14 pm - Q. I guess I’m old-school because my 23-year-old daughter has moved in with her boyfriend and I have concerns about almost everything. On one hand, I know she is an adu...
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Lindenfest launches Thursday in LindenhurstAug 06, 2013 1:00 pm - Lindenhurst's annual Lindenfest celebration kicks off Thursday. Running through Sunday at the village hall center, 2301 E. Sand Lake Road, the festival includes a carniv...