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CNN’s Toobin to discuss Supreme Court at Elmhurst CollegeSep 21, 2011 12:00 am - Best-selling author and CNN analyst Jeffrey Toobin presents “The Supreme Court: Inside a Secret World” on Thursday during a visit to Elmhurst College. Toobin’s lecture ...
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Keep treatment for Hodgkin's moving by donating, walkingSep 21, 2011 12:00 am - Two years ago, Ben Settler was just this side of a superhero — 25, strong, confident, independent. In his word, “indestructible.” But that was before the diagnosis of Ho...
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Oak Grove students receive grant to help Lamb’s FarmSep 20, 2011 2:50 pm - The Oak Grove School Education Foundation has awarded a mini grant to its eighth-grade team to fund a day of community service at Lamb’s Farm in Libertyville. On Sept. 2...
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U.S. hasn't printed $3 bills since 1800sSep 20, 2011 2:45 pm - You wanted to know Amber Socaciu's third-graders at Lake Villa's Thompson Elementary School asked, “Why aren't there $3 bills?” The saying about a penny saved does not m...
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Kids get on board DuPage Children's Museum's train exhibitSep 20, 2011 12:00 am - Kids eager to get on board DuPage Children's Museum's new train exhibit
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Farm Heritage Festival celebrates Lake’s agricultural pastSep 20, 2011 12:00 am - Lake County’s rural roots will be celebrated at the 19th Annual Farm Heritage Festival from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 24 and 25, at Lakewood Forest Pre...
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Glen Ellyn woman shares her passion for the artsSep 20, 2011 12:00 am - Art patrons who toured the 26th annual Riverwalk Fine Art Fair in Naperville last weekend didn't see Deborah Venezia's work occupying any of the booths. Nor will you see...
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Fremont District 79 honored for videos, websiteSep 20, 2011 12:00 am - Two Fremont Elementary District 79 videos and the district website are being recognized by the Illinois Chapter National School Public Relations Association. The “Wheels...
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Churchville school open house set for Sept. 25Sep 20, 2011 12:00 am - The doors to the Churchville Schoolhouse, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, will be open for an afternoon of music and history from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunda...
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Birders can help kids take an interest in hobbySep 19, 2011 1:00 am - In 2008, I applied to be a Boy Scout merit badge counselor. I submitted to a criminal background check, took the required Youth Protection Training, paid my fee and purc...