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Don't be 'friends' with your childrenNov 26, 2010 10:00 pm - “I am not a fan of rigidity or of distant, authoritarian parenting. But I see a great many pseudo-sophisticated children ... who need parents and not tall pals,” comment...
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Toys to fill Palatine council chamberNov 24, 2010 10:00 pm - The backdrop for Palatine village council discussions about anything from lawn variances to code amendments is typically all-business. But the tone drastically changes o...
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Glen Ellyn Holiday Walk features tree lighting, danceNov 24, 2010 10:00 pm - There will be some pretty happy feet at Glen Ellyn's annual Holiday Walk. And they will not only belong to children running to line up and meet Santa Claus at the fireho...
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DuPage is greener because of Kay McKeenNov 24, 2010 10:00 pm - DuPage County environmentalist Kay McKeen was “beyond flattered” that so many of her neighbors are thankful for her, especially since the fruits of her tireless work may...
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Tree lightings, holiday fests in the Fox ValleyNov 24, 2010 10:00 pm - The holidays are officially here, and there are plenty of people with shopping on the brain. But how about celebrating with your loved ones the old-fashioned way with a...
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Naperville's holiday season opens with music, parade, SantaNov 24, 2010 10:00 pm - Gina Glocksen is going to be home for the holidays, and she's bringing her Little Friends with her. The “American Idol” performer will open the city's annual Hometown Ho...
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Best Buy gives Little City in Palatine $6,000Nov 23, 2010 10:00 pm - The Little City Foundation has received a $6,000 grant from Best Buy Co. Inc. The Niles store selected Little City from submitted proposal requests because of its dedica...
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Elmhurst College student uses art to increase awareness for food bankNov 23, 2010 10:00 pm - Danielle Dobies has given the term “starving artist” a whole new meaning. The 21-year-old Elmhurst College student has worked side-by-side with volunteers and clients at...
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Barrington-area NAMI annual meeting features bipolar expertNov 23, 2010 10:00 pm - The public is invited to join members of the Barrington area chapter of NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, for their annual membership meeting which will fea...
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Barrington to hold coat and toy driveNov 23, 2010 10:00 pm - The Barrington Police and Fire Departments are holding a coat and toy drive through Sunday, Dec. 5. New and gently used winter coats for children and adults, and new and...