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Prince of Peace Church breaks ground on new Parish Life CenterSep 28, 2012 3:57 pm - At a time when many parishes are threatened by aging membership, a downtrodden economy, and societal indifference, Prince of Peace Catholic Parish and School in Lake Vil...
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Moving Picture: Glassmaking in Mundelein shopSep 28, 2012 10:44 am - Wearing thick gloves and sunglasses for protection, glass artist Peter Patterson dips a stainless steel tube into a furnace that holds glass heated to more than 2,000 de...
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Matt’s Mile cancer fundraiser set for Oct. 5 at Prairie CrossingSep 28, 2012 10:14 am - Now in its third year, Grayslake’s annual Matt’s Mile and 5K Run/Walk will take place Friday, Oct. 5, at 5 p.m. in the Prairie Crossing subdivision. All proceeds benefit...
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D128 offers community classes this fallSep 28, 2012 10:04 am - The Libertyville-Vernon Hills Area High School District 128 community education catalogs for the fall have been mailed and registration is in progress. You can visit the...
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Benefit aims to help owners keep their pets in stressful timesSep 28, 2012 8:10 am - When Gina learned she needed a total hysterectomy, she knew she needed help. Likewise, Dan needed some time to recover from hip surgery. And Jason, too, needed assistanc...
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Morton Arboretum gears up for its annual Fall Color FestivalSep 27, 2012 2:34 pm - The folks at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle last year dubbed their annual tribute to all things fall AutumnFest. Kind of predictable, huh? But organizers of this year’s s...
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Taking your husband's name, nor not, is a woman's choiceSep 27, 2012 6:00 am - Q. When a woman chooses to take her husband's name, is it obnoxious if I ask, “Why is this the right decision for you?” and then really listen to the answer? None of my ...
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North Central in Naperville plans Recycling ExtravaganzaSep 26, 2012 2:32 pm - DuPage County residents may take part in a Recycling Extravaganza from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 6, at North Central College in Naperville. The event will take place...
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Tavern Day takes visitors to Glen Ellyn's pastSep 26, 2012 2:15 pm - These days, things are pretty simple. If something breaks, repairs are just a phone call away. If you need a broom or a candle, you just swing by the store and pick one ...
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Kirk Players open 47th season with Agatha Christie’s ‘The Mousetrap’Sep 26, 2012 1:07 pm - One of the great plays of all time, Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap,” is the opening show for the Kirk Players’ 47th season. “Our goal is to keep the audience in suspen...