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Grandma not obligated to drop everything to baby-sitMar 05, 2013 10:38 am - Q. My husband and I (as well as his sister and spouse) are at our wits’ end. Let me start by saying, I have a great relationship with my mother-in-law. Before we had kid...
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Naperville woman wins Photo Finish contest with shot of squabbling sparrowsMar 03, 2013 5:00 am - Dori Eldridge is one of those people who always seems to be outside, no matter the season, toting her camera and searching for that perfect shot to capture nature’s true...
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Lake County transportation department turns 100Mar 01, 2013 5:41 pm - The Lake County Division of Transportation will celebrate 100 years of service this year. A transportation system that started out as dirt roads is now a network of safe...
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West Suburban Humane Society plans ‘Paint Your Pet’ fundraiserMar 01, 2013 8:53 am - The West Suburban Humane Society’s mission was simpler when it began more than 40 years ago as a way to reconnect lost pets and their loving owners. But over the years, ...
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Moving Picture: Time-tested skills behind longevity of repair shopsMar 01, 2013 8:00 am - Time is of the essence for Keith Krantz, owner of American Clock & Watch Repair in Elgin and St. Charles, as his work days are filled with fixing his customers' grandfat...
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Expectant mom wants husband at doctor visitsFeb 28, 2013 8:42 pm - Q. I’m pregnant with our first child. My husband is being very supportive in many ways, but I’ve also asked him to go to my doctor’s appointments. I want him there for s...
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Model railroad show rolls into Harper March 10Feb 28, 2013 11:08 am - The 2013 High Wheeler Train Show celebrates its 35th anniversary on Saturday, March 9, and Sunday, March 10, when it steams into the Harper College Sports Center in Pala...
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District 200 voters must weigh cost of new schoolFeb 28, 2013 10:04 am - Wheaton Warrenville Unit District 200 is seeking voter approval this spring to borrow millions of dollars in tax-backed loans to build a new Jefferson Early Childhood Ce...
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Stevenson scores second place at state chess tourneyFeb 27, 2013 11:41 am - Stevenson High School’s chess team placed second at the Illinois High School Association state chess finals. It’s the second consecutive runner-up finish for Stevenson a...
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Voters to decide future of Jefferson Early Childhood CenterFeb 27, 2013 6:37 am - Dan Wagner says his son received a wonderful education at Jefferson Early Childhood Center in Wheaton. But the challenges John confronted while navigating the 1950s-era ...