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Cook Memorial officials seek candidates for board vacancyFeb 29, 2012 11:00 pm - The Cook Memorial Public Library District is looking for someone to fill a recently vacated position on the board of trustees. Candidates should be interested in serving...
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Improv Playhouse to stage Narnia classicFeb 29, 2012 11:00 pm - The C.S. Lewis classic “The Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe,” an Improv Playhouse Young Actors Workshop production, is set for this weekend. Performances are scheduled for ...
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McGury working to bolster Naperville Park District’s cultureFeb 29, 2012 12:00 am - Naperville Park District Executive Director Ray McGury recently signed a three-year contract extension that will take him through at least 2015. A longtime police office...
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Animal photo exhibit makes area premiere at Ryerson WoodsFeb 28, 2012 11:00 pm - The Chicago-area premiere of “Animals Are Outside Today,” an exhibition of the photography of Colleen Plumb, is set from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 4, Friends of Ryerson ...
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Sixth grader raises funds for sheltersFeb 28, 2012 11:00 pm - Like many kids, Hawthorn Middle North sixth-grader Alyssa Locascio loves animals. However, she has taken her passion to the next level, launching a “Don’t Shop — Adopt” ...
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Volo Bog’s 25th annual nature photo contest winnersFeb 28, 2012 11:00 pm - The winners of the Volo Bog State Natural Area’s 25th annual nature photo contest were announced Jan. 8 between stories and music sets at Winterfest. The annual competit...
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Lisle's Benet Academy celebrating 125 years of educationFeb 28, 2012 12:00 am - Editor's note: This story was updated to correct the date of the anniversay to Friday, March 2.. On the Benet Academy school calendar this year, Founders' Day will ...
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Lake Zurich-area Relay for Life Kickoff eventFeb 27, 2012 11:00 pm - The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Lake Zurich Area/Wauconda/Island Lake will host its annual kickoff event from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 29, at The Relati...
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Elgin police lieutenant teaching police tactics in KosovoFeb 27, 2012 11:00 pm - Lt. Jeff Adam has been teaching aspiring officers investigations skills for years, but this week he’ll have a new class of students. Adam is teaching members of local, ...
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Glen Ellyn native uses North Pole trek to encourage othersFeb 27, 2012 12:00 am - Glen Ellyn native John Huston says he has no complaints about his trek to the North Pole. Oh, sure, there were subzero temperatures and deteriorating ice conditions. And...