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What’s it like to work a day at the zooJul 05, 2011 12:00 am - Zoology — a Greek word meaning animal knowledge — is the branch of biology that centers on animal study. So, if you’re a zoologist, you have to learn everything about an...
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Keep your pets safe this Fourth of JulyJul 03, 2011 6:00 am - By Ellaine Kiriluk The Buddy Foundation The Fourth of July is a time of families getting together for picnics and barbecues, parades and of course, fireworks. We’ve had ...
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Aurora celebration to include ‘spectacular’ surprisesJul 03, 2011 6:00 am - This year’s Fourth of July parade in Aurora is a bit of a comeback story. The parade didn’t take a year off, but funding for it initially was removed from the city’s bud...
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‘Community Spirit’ on display in Carol StreamJul 03, 2011 6:00 am - The theme of this year’s Fourth of July parade in Carol Stream is “Show Us Your Community Spirit.” Indeed, it’s because of community members’ generosity through donation...
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Shopping cart brigade pushes to end hungerJul 03, 2011 6:00 am - As families toting sunscreen and folding chairs prepare for Fourth of July festivities, Bob Barnshaw encourages people to toss one more essential in their bag. A canned ...
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Arlington Hts.: Don't save your parade spotJul 01, 2011 1:00 am - Arlington Heights' annual Fourth of July parade is so popular it has led to “blanket compromises” for spectators. Hoping to ease, but not altogether eliminate, the pract...
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Kline Creek offers historic holiday celebrationJul 01, 2011 1:00 am - Most Americans celebrate the Fourth of July with hot dogs and fireworks. But the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County once again will offer residents a long-runnin...
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SEDOL boss goes out with honorJul 01, 2011 1:00 am - Special Education District of Lake County’s superintendent has received an honor naming him tops in his field by his peers. William Delp recently received the honor from...
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Six Flags’ ‘Pop Fusion’ a big-time productionJul 01, 2011 12:00 am - If you’ve ever seen a show at Six Flags Great America, you know what a tight production they put on. You may not know how much work it takes to keep a show like that run...
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Lisle parade returns to Main StreetJul 01, 2011 12:00 am - Probably the most impressive aspect of Lisle’s Fourth of July parade is that it’s happening at all. The annual event was nearly canceled this year after Eyes to the Skie...