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Elgin sculptor exhibits work at Elgin libraryAug 11, 2011 12:00 am - As a boy growing up in Chicago’s Kenwood neighborhood, Walter Arnold would often bike through the University of Chicago campus and look at the buildings’ various sculptu...
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Aurora's Waubonsie Lake Park is getting upgradesAug 11, 2011 12:00 am - Even as a Fox Valley Park District employee, it's OK to admit I have a favorite park — well, parks — that I especially enjoy. With its outstanding network of trails, spa...
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Lake Villa Defenders team head to CooperstownAug 11, 2011 12:00 am - The Lake Villa Defenders have been selected to play in the American Youth Baseball Hall of Fame Invitational Tournament at Cooperstown Dreams Park. In addition to compet...
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Credit union sponsor offers scholarshipsAug 11, 2011 12:00 am - Consumers Cooperative Association, the sponsor of Consumers Credit Union, is offering six scholarships to local high school seniors who are on pace to graduate in 2012. ...
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Tour downtown Elgin bars during pub crawlAug 10, 2011 12:00 am - No plans yet for the weekend? How about a night out on the town Friday, Aug. 12. The Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin is having its annual Downtown Elgin Pub C...
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Art in Your Eye is more than just an arts showAug 10, 2011 12:00 am - One should not be fooled into thinking the festival Art in Your Eye is simply about art. The Batavia event is dedicated to the residents, giving them something they can ...
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Libraries help with free Museum Adventure PassAug 10, 2011 12:00 am - I’ve always envied residents of Chicago for the ability to get free museum passes from the Chicago Public Library. What great opportunities these passes provide, especia...
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Randy’s Vegetable stand hosts Special Olympics fundraiserAug 10, 2011 12:00 am - Randy’s Vegetable stand along Randall Road in Sleepy Hollow will be turned into a big fundraiser location Sunday for Illinois Special Olympics athletes. Besides the carn...
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Folk singer entertains kids in Gurnee concertAug 10, 2011 12:00 am - On a hot and steamy August morning, children’s performer Karen Jordan strummed out catchy, upbeat tunes on her Taylor acoustic guitar in front of nearly 300 kids, moms a...
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French Connection Day honors Cantigny founder’s historyAug 10, 2011 12:00 am - For those who dream of popping the question in the most romantic place on earth but can’t quite swing it, Cantigny Park has something for you. It’s the sights, sounds a...