Local
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Itasca fire chief honed skills on front lineJul 23, 2011 12:00 am - You can learn about fighting fires, you can practice suppression and rescues, you can train to save lives. But until you've responded to an emergency — put your life on ...
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Tour underground world often taken for grantedJul 22, 2011 12:00 am - Beneath the streets of Arlington Heights lies a world taken for granted by residents until the skies open up and their basements flood. Like a crossword puzzle beneath ...
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Walking tours highlight unseen Naperville historyJul 22, 2011 12:00 am - Naper Settlement is taking its programs to the streets this summer to share local lore, connect history buffs and even sample some tasty treats. For those looking fo...
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Lake County probation featured at training workshopsJul 22, 2011 12:00 am - Representatives from the Lake County probation department will present two workshops at the upcoming training institute for the American Probation and Parole Association...
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Naperville bookshop offers tech petting zoo for digital ageJul 22, 2011 12:00 am - E-readers, tablets, PCs, laptops, netbooks, smart phones — all are capable of giving you access to the books you can’t wait to read. But if the procedure is new to you, ...
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Naperville veteran to fly in vintage B-29 bomberJul 22, 2011 12:00 am - It's been more than 65 years since World War II veteran Joe Chovelak has occupied one particular seat. For decades he never thought he would see it again. But on Satu...
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Last flying superfortress lands at DuPage Airport Community DaysJul 21, 2011 1:00 am - It's a war bird. It's a plane. It's a Superfortress! Look up in the sky this weekend over DuPage Airport and you'll see a history lesson flying over the airport's annua...
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Tradition runs deep at Lake Zurich’s Alpine FestJul 21, 2011 12:00 am - An event spanning 69 years once again makes its way to Lake Zurich with the return of Alpine Fest. Organized by Lake Zurich’s Lions Club, the festival begins at 6 p.m. ...
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Lyrics from our favorite songs may have given poor love adviceJul 21, 2011 12:00 am - I think I’ve finally found my ticket to fame and fortune. If I can just expand this column into a paperback, I can do the talk show circuit and “60 Minutes,” maybe even...
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Carpentersville trustee to take the stage in "Annie"Jul 21, 2011 12:00 am - Want to see a different side of Carpentersville Trustee Doug Marks? Then be sure to buy tickets to the musical "Annie," which is running for its final weekend Friday thr...