Local
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Essay winner shows love for her firefighter dadJun 16, 2011 12:00 am - The Paul Davis Restoration of Aurora sponsored an essay contest for children of firefighters. The kids were to write a 500-word essay on “What it means to have a parent ...
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Visit the first McDonald’s in Des PlainesJun 16, 2011 12:00 am - Relive the history of the first McDonald’s restaurant, which launched one of the world’s most powerful fast-food brands, with the Des Plaines History Center’s “Time to D...
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Schools offer tours for kindergartnersJun 16, 2011 12:00 am - Students have just wrapped up the 2010-2011 school year and are no doubt already enjoying their time off. But for some youngsters — and their parents — the summer may b...
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Leopold documentary to be screened at College of Lake CountyJun 16, 2011 12:00 am - A free screening of the first full-length, high-definition documentary film ever made about legendary conservationist Aldo Leopold will be held at the College of Lake Co...
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Gurnee teen trains to become firefighterJun 16, 2011 12:00 am - The testing to become a firefighter is grueling, both physically and mentally, but 17-year-old Jessica Shannon believes she is ready for the challenge. Shannon, of Gurne...
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Cantigny's Art in Bloom festival goes interactiveJun 16, 2011 12:00 am - On Father's Day weekend, more than 75 artists will display their work among the blooming gardens of Cantigny Park in Wheaton. The park boasts one of the largest display ...
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Addison Trail, GlenOaks partnership celebrates 20 yearsJun 16, 2011 12:00 am - Theresa Marzullo can count on at least one of her students passing out at Adventist GlenOaks Hospital every year. One girl did so earlier this year while watching a nur...
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Summerfest volunteers throw a party for Villa ParkJun 16, 2011 12:00 am - Close to 80 Villa Park residents have taken it upon themselves to ensure that their community has a memorable summer festival. “It’s very local in nature,” said Sam Grec...
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Fiber & Folk Art Fair to celebrate handmade workJun 15, 2011 1:00 am - Come celebrate the work of your hands at the Midwest Fiber & Folk Art Fair. The event, scheduled for June 24-26 in the Expo Center at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E...
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Glenbard North grad receives Bertram ScholarshipJun 15, 2011 12:00 am - Newly minted high school graduate Amanda Friedman is heading to college in the fall with more than just hopes and plans for her future. When the Carol Stream student enr...