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Student leads Food Pantry Fridays at Wheaton NorthMar 15, 2012 10:38 am - When he was 11 years old, Cole Manschot did what most grass-roots activists do: He started knocking on doors in his neighborhood. A Boy Scout wearing a vest dotted by s...
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5K launches Naperville’s St. Pat’s eventsMar 15, 2012 10:37 am - Along the St. Paddy’s Day 5K route through downtown Naperville, there’ll be all sorts of people lined up cheering wildly. It’s all about you, runner. They’re there to s...
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Kaneland students tackle 'Les Mis'Mar 15, 2012 9:00 am - I've written — and edited — enough high school play stories to know “Les Miserables” has a reputation. It's supposed to be one of the most difficult plays to produce. Wh...
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DuPage ready to make splash for spring trout seasonMar 15, 2012 8:39 am - DuPage anglers might want to consider warming up their casting arms in preparation for the opening of the spring rainbow trout season at 6 a.m. April 7 at three county f...
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Dundee Township Park District will have limited hiringMar 14, 2012 2:12 pm - For another year, the Dundee Township Park District is not an option for teens who are looking for their first summer jobs. Without having a job fair for the third year,...
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Cast of ‘Les Miserables’Mar 14, 2012 2:11 pm - Jean Valjean: Tucker DeBolt Javert: Eric Eichelberger Bishop of Digne: Andrew Tobin Fantine: Maggie Wallace Madame Thenardier: Kathryn Lanute Thenardier: Brian Edwards E...
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Elmhurst woman reaches out to fellow abuse victimsMar 14, 2012 11:00 am - Overcoming the darkest moments of her life has been a motivating factor for Vanessa Luquin. The Elmhurst woman says she once was abused by her then-husband, but has turn...
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Spring musical showcases freedom, rebellionMar 14, 2012 8:42 am - A 20-year drought has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. Citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company, Urine Good Compa...
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Young artist winner to perform with DuPage Symphony OrchestraMar 13, 2012 11:00 pm - Alex Yuill of Naperville, a student at Metea Valley High School, will perform with the DuPage Symphony Orchestra as the first-place winner of DSO’s 2012 Young Artists Au...
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Lake County Family YMCA joins Hero Pack partnership to benefit childrenMar 13, 2012 1:17 pm - A collaborative effort that helps the children of deployed military personnel stay connected has added a new partner this year. Lake County Family YMCA is joining forces...