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America’s Best Frisbee Dogs come to Palatine Park DistrictMay 12, 2011 1:00 am - If you’re looking for some Frisbee pointers now that summer’s on its way, or simply enjoy watching canines run at breakneck speeds to chase down the elusive discs, the P...
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Lombard Lilac parade ‘always a thrill’May 12, 2011 12:00 am - Gail Clark expects this year’s Lilac Parade in Lombard to come at the perfect time. “We hope that the parade coincides with the blooming of the lilacs,” said Clark, Lil...
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Meet the new principal of Bartlett HighMay 12, 2011 12:00 am - Last week, I caught up with Suzanne Colombe, the associate principal and next principal of Bartlett High School. Colombe takes over in the summer from Kevin Skinkis, who...
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Waukegan woman is named top volunteerMay 12, 2011 12:00 am - The Illinois Department of Human Services has presented its 2010 Volunteer of the Year Award to Kitty Shumaker. The award was presented at a ceremony at the Ann M. Kiley...
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DuPage fundraiser helps dachshundsMay 12, 2011 12:00 am - Lori Biesboer has seen what she calls the worst of people. As president of Midwest Dachshund Rescue, Biesboer frequently finds the little dogs in some of the worst condi...
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Cancer society to host walk in LibertyvilleMay 12, 2011 12:00 am - Make a difference in the fight against cancer by participating as walkers, skaters or bicyclists Sunday at the American Cancer Society’s Walk & Roll at Independence Grov...
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Illinois tollway, Argonne team up on fuel solutionsMay 11, 2011 12:00 am - They can chase down bad guys and frighten speeding motorists into slowing down to a crawl on sight. But how fuel efficient are the squad cars Illinois State Police troop...
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Lake County's Prairie Pedal celebrates 15th yearMay 11, 2011 12:00 am - The 15th annual Prairie Pedal, organized by the Liberty Prairie Conservancy, will be held Sunday, May 15. Participants choose from four route lengths — 4, 9, 12, and 27 ...
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Walk supports cancer programs at Wellness HouseMay 11, 2011 12:00 am - Cancer. It has to be one of the most isolating words in the language. When it's your word, your diagnosis, it belongs to you alone. The fears are yours, the emotions are...
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North Central tackles 'Elephant's Graveyard'May 11, 2011 12:00 am - Kelly Howe finds inspiration in language. Talk to her for only a few minutes and you know it's true. Even in casual conversation she is careful and precise, measuring th...