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Aurora couple opens home, hearts to nearly 80 foster children over 35 yearsNov 27, 2011 11:00 pm - When biology was in charge, it gave Minnie Smith of Aurora an even split between boys and girls — three of each. But family is more than just biology to Minnie and her h...
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Libertyville business sponsors bike ride for totsNov 27, 2011 11:00 pm - George Garner Cyclery Libertyville will host the second annual Reindeer Ride benefiting the Toys for Tots program at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. Weather permitting, a nine...
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Dollhouse auction to benefit Lambs FarmNov 27, 2011 5:00 am - You can make holiday wishes come true for a special someone on your holiday list while helping people with developmental disabilities. Westfield Hawthorn mall in Vernon ...
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Tips to make your holiday giving more scam freeNov 25, 2011 11:00 pm - It happened again the other day. The phone rang. I said, “Hello.” After a pause, I said, “Hello, hello.” “Hi, Stephanie!” said an overly friendly caller whose voice I di...
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Artist Robert Klunk returns to Adler Exhibition SeriesNov 25, 2011 11:00 pm - Recent copper etchings and reissues of favorite prints by artist Robert Klunk will be displayed as part of the Adler Exhibition Series at the David Adler Music and Arts ...
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Kirk Players to perform ‘The Velveteen Rabbit’ at CuneoNov 25, 2011 11:00 pm - The Kirk Players will present “The Velveteen Rabbit” by Scott Davidson Saturdays, Dec. 3 and 10, and Sundays, Dec. 4 and 11, at 2 p.m. at The Cuneo Mansion and Gardens o...
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Pickard China makes table service items for White HouseNov 24, 2011 11:00 pm - When world leaders attend state dinners at the White House, they are dining on dinnerware made in an unassuming building in the back streets of Antioch. Willard Pickard ...
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Save-A-Pet launches annual holiday supply driveNov 24, 2011 11:00 pm - Save-A-Pet Adoption Center has launched “The Michael Lechner Supply Stocking Stuffer” as its annual holiday season supply drive to help offset the costs of rescuing and ...
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Some things just take timeNov 24, 2011 11:00 pm - A number of years ago I broke my right foot while out running on some poorly maintained, snow-covered sidewalks. Not that I knew I broke my foot; I actually refused to ...
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Wheaton volunteer devotes 48 years to convalescent centerNov 24, 2011 11:00 pm - Among the longtime volunteers at the DuPage County Convalescent Center, none have been giving their time as long as Winnie Blewitt. The 92-year-old Wheaton woman has bee...