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West Suburban Humane Society’s vital statisticsMar 07, 2013 6:54 am - Vital statistics Requests for help per month: 100 Budget: $435,000 Funding: Donations, adoptions, fundraisers Full-time employees: 2 Volunteers: 350 To donate: 1901 Ogde...
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West Suburban Humane Society plans ‘Paint Your Pet’ fundraiserMar 07, 2013 6:53 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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Retired teachers group seeks politically active membersMar 06, 2013 1:59 pm - Brian Mooberry was knocking on doors to drop off campaign literature at 9 years old. And the political education from his childhood stuck. Mooberry was an active member ...
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Glenbard considers how newest technology can change how students learnMar 06, 2013 11:51 am - At its meeting on Monday, March 4, the Glenbard High School District 87 school board heard a report on the district’s new multiyear, comprehensive Instructional Technolo...
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Round Lake Marine is Hometown Hero for FebruaryMar 06, 2013 11:31 am - The Round Lake Area Exchange Club has announced the February hometown hero is U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Joshua Maas of Round Lake. Maas attended Round Lake High School for...
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U-46 dual language program encourages bilingualism, biliteracyMar 05, 2013 4:27 pm - “No child has to lose a language to learn another language.” That’s the philosophy of Elgin Area School District U-46’s dual language program, which started last year, ...
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Junior League tackles issues for youths in needMar 05, 2013 11:34 am - The Junior League of Kane and DuPage Counties has a habit of starting projects members don’t intend to finish. More than a habit, really. A mission. But rather than set...
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What to say to friends who complain about their weight?Mar 05, 2013 11:20 am - Q. How should I respond when svelte friends pat their (small or nonexistent) bellies and announce they’re dieting to get rid of their “belly pooch”? I’m an average-size,...
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MainStreet Libertyville honors volunteersMar 05, 2013 11:06 am - MainStreet Libertyville, a volunteer-based nonprofit organization whose mission is preserving and promoting the downtown area, recently recognized outstanding volunteers...
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Glass Slipper Project collection is under wayMar 05, 2013 11:04 am - The 2013 collection drive for the Glass Slipper Project is under way at all eight Zengeler Cleaners locations. The Glass Slipper Project is an all-volunteer organization...