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Hear presentation at Grayslake Historical societyNov 05, 2011 12:00 am - The Grayslake Historical Society will host a presentation on the Manhattan Project and a discussion about farm life this week. Grayslake High School North student Matthe...
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Woodland student in Tourette’s documentaryNov 04, 2011 12:00 am - Last November, Bradley Wilinski spoke to a crowd of more than 300 attendees about the challenges he faces as someone with Tourette’s syndrome. The following month, the W...
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Rosemont magically raises funds for veteransNov 04, 2011 12:00 am - More than 3,000 people recently attended a Halloween magic show at the Rosemont Theatre benefiting military personnel and their families. The fundraising effort, organi...
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ECC speaker to discuss cultural differences in China, IndiaNov 04, 2011 12:00 am - The Elgin Community College Humanities Center Speaker Series continues Tuesday, Nov. 8, with a presentation by James Rubenstein, a geography professor from Miami Univers...
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There are good reasons to have kidsNov 04, 2011 12:00 am - Good reasons to have kids — are there any? If you read last week’s column with good reasons not to have kids, you may be wondering. Well, I think there are, and as I pr...
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Palatine man recognized for volunteer workNov 03, 2011 12:00 am - For volunteering as a one-on-one mentor helping troubled kids lead happier and more successful lives, Kevin O’Donnell is getting some well-deserved recognition. The Pala...
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Des Plaines OKs funds for downtown street upgradesNov 03, 2011 12:00 am - Des Plaines city officials this week decided they would allocate $2.75 million in the 2012 budget for downtown street improvements, including replacing sidewalks and bri...
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Chiro One Wellness Centers to hold food driveNov 03, 2011 12:00 am - With Thanksgiving approaching, Chiro One Wellness Centers are joining the fight against hunger by hosting their sixth annual “Share the Abundance” food drive. Nonperisha...
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Grayslake farm hosts equestrian balletNov 03, 2011 12:00 am - McCrae Farm in Grayslake, a sprawling 5,000-acre farm specializing in the art of French Classical Dressage and home of the Equestrian Ballet horses, is preparing for its...
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Cantigny 5K to benefit Midwest Shelter for Homeless VeteransNov 03, 2011 12:00 am - Ever since it opened in 2007, the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans in Wheaton has helped 34 veterans land on their feet. And since 2008, Cantigny Park and Gardens h...