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It’s finally time for wife to stand up to her parentsSep 13, 2012 7:00 am - Q. Recently, my wife’s parents moved to our city. They have a dog, which their whole world revolves around. I can respect and accept what others do in their home, but I ...
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Island Lakefest planned for SaturdaySep 12, 2012 2:41 pm - Island Lake will host the annual Island Lakefest Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Water Tower Park, Route 176 near Newport Court, and 5 to 9 p.m. at Eastway Park, East...
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Prairie Day in Lombard puts native plants on displaySep 12, 2012 2:00 pm - At Prairie Day in Lombard, the good, native plants will be running wild, growing along the shores of Terrace View Pond for all to see. But the bad, invasive plants? The...
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Ryan’s Run 5K Run/Walk aids children’s charitiesSep 12, 2012 12:56 pm - The Ryan Briere Foundation will host its second annual Ryan’s Run 5K Run/Walk Sunday, Sept. 16, at Century Park North, 1401 Indianwood Drive, Vernon Hills. On-site regis...
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The story behind folk tales, fairy tales, legends, myths and fablesSep 12, 2012 11:00 am - Ÿ Students in Elise Diaz's fifth grade class at O'Plaine School in Gurnee asked, “What is the difference between a folk tale, fairy tale, legend, myth, and a fable?” Fol...
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Lisle's Depot Days invites visitors to get hands-on with historySep 12, 2012 10:00 am - Editor's note: This story was updated to correct the times for Depot Days in the If You Go box accompanying the story. Visitors will connect with history in a variety of...
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Several charity events on tap for the Fox ValleySep 11, 2012 5:51 pm - If you want to help raise awareness for cancer in Huntley, mark your calendars for the 10th annual “You’re Not Alone 5K Cancer Walk.” The walk will be held at 9:30 a.m....
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North Central presenting jazz faculty concertsSep 11, 2012 2:22 pm - Naperville’s North Central College presents its annual Jazz Faculty Concert Series, featuring members of its jazz studies program, beginning this month. Now in its 10th ...
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ECC’s Latino Heritage Month kicks offSep 11, 2012 2:04 pm - The community is invited to celebrate Latino Heritage Month at Elgin Community College from Sept. 14 through Oct. 16, which recognizes contributions made by Latinos whil...
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Abstract artist displaying works at North Central CollegeSep 11, 2012 2:00 pm - Abstract paintings and acrylic on paper by Bolivian-American artist Domingo Parada will be featured in an exhibit at North Central College in Naperville. The public exhi...