Local
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It's a fruitful yield at DuPage Convalescent CenterJul 25, 2011 12:00 am - Hidden behind the DuPage Convalescent Center in Wheaton, a winding path bordered by bright flowers leads to what insiders sometimes call the “secret garden.” Plantings s...
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Ela Theater Company presents 'Oklahoma,' 'Seussical Jr.'Jul 25, 2011 12:00 am - The Lake Zurich-based Ela Theater Company will present two musicals July 28—31 at the Wauconda High School Performing Arts Center. The shows are directed by Robin Kern, ...
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Cosley’s ‘guard cat’ reinforces zoo’s missionJul 23, 2011 6:00 am - The gift shop at Cosley Zoo in Wheaton has a guard cat. His name is Zack, and he takes his job very seriously. “Zack likes to get in the window and watch,” said Kathy W...
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Naperville bookseller named trade association presidentJul 23, 2011 6:00 am - Becky Anderson, co-owner of Anderson’s Bookshops in Naperville and Downers Grove, recently was elected president of the American Booksellers Association. As president o...
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Cantigny to celebrate anniversary of McCormick’s birthJul 23, 2011 12:00 am - Cantigny Park will celebrate the 131st birthday of Col. Robert R. McCormick with activities and demonstrations for all ages. The free festivities — including birthday ca...
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Former Wheaton woman tends to Alaskan wildlifeJul 23, 2011 12:00 am - Former Wheaton woman tends to Alaskan wildlife
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KeyLime Cove raises funds for Gurnee programsJul 23, 2011 12:00 am - Various community organizations in Gurnee will be the beneficiary of a special fundraising effort that topped last year’s results. KeyLime Cove in Gurnee and United Way ...
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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...