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Naperville scultpure offers lessons in recycling and the artsAug 17, 2011 12:00 am - Here's hoping students find an atmosphere of kindness, respect and good nature under bright blue skies when they return to school. Case in point, when our dog, Karl, and...
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Gardening, English programs set for Ela libraryAug 17, 2011 12:00 am - Fun and educational programs are scheduled for this month at the Ela Area Public Library in Lake Zurich. Master gardeners from the University of Illinois will run a summ...
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Local artist illustrates for loved one, children’s storiesAug 17, 2011 12:00 am - It is safe to assume most people have heard stories about mothers and daughters-in-law who cannot peacefully coexist. If one looked at the relationship between Sue and E...
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Whatever floats your boat at Fox Lake raceAug 17, 2011 12:00 am - Cardboard and duct tape will be the construction supplies needed to race a boat on the Chain O' Lakes Sunday, Aug. 21. Fox Lake officials said the annual Fox Lake Cardb...
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Grayslake’s Summer Days returns with music, paradesAug 16, 2011 1:00 am - Grayslake’s annual summer celebration returns this weekend in the village’s historic downtown area. Summer Days 2011 will run Friday, Aug. 19, and Saturday, Aug. 20, aro...
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Carpentersville seeks former firefighters to attend 9/11 ceremonyAug 16, 2011 12:00 am - Authorities at the Carpentersville Fire Department are looking for past firefighters to attend the dedication service of the department’s 9/11 memorial. The department ...
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Tips to help battle the back-to-school bluesAug 16, 2011 12:00 am - For Jennifer Mangan, the return of the school year used to be a celebration. “When my kids were in high school, I'm on my knees thanking God — back to structure and not...
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Student-directed learning pays off for Naperville studentsAug 16, 2011 12:00 am - Student-directed learning pays off for Naperville students
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Tae Bo star Blanks leads Libertyville fitness eventAug 16, 2011 12:00 am - Want to work out with Tae Bo Fitness legend Billy Blanks? People will get an opportunity as Blanks visits the Libertyville Sports Complex for a series of fitness events ...
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Family's run honors son who died from CHARGE syndromeAug 15, 2011 1:00 am - Mothers will tell a pregnant woman that how her baby acts in the womb is a pretty good predictor of the child's personality. For Sandy Kurby, carrying her son Joshua thr...