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Moving Picture: Buffalo Grove man crafts instrumentsJun 22, 2012 9:49 am - As a kid growing up in Glenview, Bill Hoffmann hated to practice his violin. He preferred to take it apart. At the age of 37, he is a craftsman of violins, violas and ...
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Lisle “Trash and Treasures” an opportunity to find good dealsJun 22, 2012 7:00 am - Residents of Lisle and surrounding areas will get the chance to browse among hundreds of items from up to 60 vendors at the 19th annual Trash and Treasures sale. The sa...
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Wakeboarding soars in MundeleinJun 21, 2012 2:51 pm - On-water thrills get bigger each year with Mundelein Park and Recreation District’s Diamond Lake Wakeboard Spectacular. This one-of-a-kind summer favorite featuring hig...
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Carpentersville village president to ride circus elephantJun 21, 2012 2:48 pm - If you always wanted to catch Carpentersville Village President Ed Ritter at the big top, you have a chance to do so this weekend. Ritter will be making a grand entrance...
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Grayslake fire district hosting open house, dedication ceremonyJun 21, 2012 10:49 am - Grayslake Fire Protection District will host a public grand opening for its newest station that was designed to improve response times to the Saddlebrook Farms developme...
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Civil War generals help Wood Dale Historical Society mark 40th anniversaryJun 21, 2012 10:48 am - Larry Werline and his friends Tom Peacock and Paul Wood looked like the Civil War generals Ulysses S. Grant, George A. Custer and Robert E. Lee and had an interest in th...
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Pair of golf outings support WDSRA's programs for those with special needsJun 20, 2012 2:00 pm - Think of the look on your child's face when he got his first hit or she won her first race. Picture the joy in the accomplishment, the thrill of achieving something he o...
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33rd annual Wauconda Fest opens ThursdayJun 20, 2012 8:00 am - Enjoy live bands, carnival rides, food and drinks, and some healthy competition at the 33rd annual Wauconda Fest, which runs Thursday, June 25, through Sunday, June 24. ...
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BMX bike star to perform at Lake Villa libraryJun 20, 2012 8:00 am - On Friday, June 22 at 10:30 a.m., the Lake Villa District Library will host a performance by Matt Wilhelm, BMX champion. Matt's amazing BMX bike tricks have earned him t...
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Villa Park Summerfest adds extra evening of attractionsJun 20, 2012 8:00 am - After six successful years, Villa Park Summerfest is expanding to add Friday night festivities to a full slate of activities Saturday. From 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 22...