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Morton Arboretum art exhibit celebrates tree formsApr 26, 2011 12:00 am - The Morton Arboretum treasures trees with an open mind. A diverse selection of 11 artists from around the world will interpret their feelings in ways beyond limbs and l...
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Hawthorn Woods 7th grader takes chess trophyApr 25, 2011 12:00 am - Fremont Middle School seventh-grader Joey Bikus admits he was a bit nervous when he competed in the 2011 K-8 Scholastic Chess Championships in March. Having already won ...
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Naperville students send Earth Day messageApr 25, 2011 12:00 am - Students at May Watts Elementary School in Naperville recently participated in an unusual spelling lesson. Roughly 613 kids and faculty members ventured outside on a ch...
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Elmhurst Rotary fundraiser supports disaster reliefApr 25, 2011 12:00 am - When an earthquake crumbled Port-au-Prince and devastated Haiti, it wasn't long before ShelterBox volunteers arrived with tents and more to help the local people meet th...
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Naperville artist tackles Civil War generalsApr 24, 2011 12:00 am - By Jini Clare Clare Communications As the nation observes the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, Naperville illustrator Jim Weren has used his talents as a portrait art...
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Grayslake school collects 634 gym shoesApr 23, 2011 2:00 am - The students of Woodland Elementary West collected 634 used gym shoes to recycle as part of the “Nike Grind” project, Woodland Elementary District 50 officials announced...
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Atheist student tells his sideApr 23, 2011 12:00 am - By Jameel Naqvi Who knew religion was so controversial? At last count, my story on Atheist students at Larkin High School generated 83 comments on our website. Interest...
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5K run/walk to benefit Miracle Maggie FoundationApr 22, 2011 2:00 am - The Maggie Miler 5K run/walk will be Saturday, April 30 in Des Plaines to honor the life of Maggie Sloan, daughter of two Des Plaines Elementary District 62 teachers. S...
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Suddenly a parent and he doesn't have a clueApr 22, 2011 2:00 am - Q. My wife's sister, a single mother to a 9-year-old, died suddenly. My wife and I, who never wanted kids, have decided to adopt our niece. I have absolutely no clue...
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Taking cue from Haley Reinhart, Harper hosts Hawks Idol contestApr 22, 2011 2:00 am - Perhaps taking a cue from classmate Haley Reinhart, Harper College’s Campus Activities group is sponsoring the inaugural Harper Hawk Idol contest. The singing competitio...