Local
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Glen Ellyn Historical Society seeks volunteersJun 14, 2012 11:00 pm - The Glen Ellyn Historical Society is seeking volunteers to serve as store clerks in the Stacy's Corners Store, to serve as docents and assist with hands on educatio...
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Elk Grove Township gets sticker shockJun 14, 2012 2:45 pm - After objections from Elk Grove Township officials, Cook County recently reversed its decision that had barred townships from accepting cash payments for county vehicle ...
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Budget cuts won’t affect West Dundee festivalsJun 14, 2012 2:44 pm - Even though West Dundee officials are trimming their expenses after losing more than $300,000 to the closing of the Best Buy store, the budget knife will not cut the ann...
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Naperville troupe brings back original ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’Jun 14, 2012 10:36 am - Jason Czajka is Charlie Brown. Has been all his life. As a kid, Czajka’s nickname was Charlie Brown because of his likeness to the character, physical and otherwise. N...
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Elgin Brewfest hopes for clear skies, good turnoutJun 14, 2012 8:05 am - Organizers of the 15th annual Elgin Brewfest are crossing their fingers for clear skies this weekend, as the event’s fundraising component depends on the attendance of h...
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Learn husband's coping techniques for visits with in-lawsJun 14, 2012 6:30 am - Q. Every time we visit my in-laws, I end up snappish and short-tempered, which obviously isn't the side of me I want them to see. When I brought this up with my husband,...
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Mundelein festival offers mix of old and newJun 13, 2012 4:05 pm - Mundelein’s annual Community Days festival will feature some new events, classic attractions and an unusual schedule when it launches at the end of the month. The multid...
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Blizzard Bash celebrates one of ECC’s foundersJun 13, 2012 8:39 am - While Harry Blizzard was not born or raised in Elgin, he has enthusiastically claimed the city as home over the last half-century — much to the benefit of several Elgin ...
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Highland Games combine culture with wacky eventsJun 13, 2012 8:00 am - For two days this weekend, Hamilton Lakes in Itasca will be transformed into Scotland. If you're there, you might see someone flipping over a 20-foot, 140-pound tree tr...
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Fest highlights Aurora's history of bluesJun 13, 2012 6:00 am - In 16 years of pamphlets and posters and T-shirts and marketing materials for the Blues on the Fox music festival, one iconic image signifying Aurora's blues history has...