Abby Scalf
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Vernon Hills boy works hard to excelMar 21, 2011 12:00 am - Antony Simonoff likes to perform in the spotlight. The Vernon Hills 9-year-old shows the talent and intelligence to shine both onstage and on the academic platform. Anto...
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Irish baker's recipes bring smiles to three generationsMar 14, 2011 11:00 pm - Those who have been faithfully reading the Cook of the Week feature for 40-odd years may recognize Bridget McGuinness. Known then to please her family with meals filled ...
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District 95 candidates say investment needed in facilities, technologyMar 03, 2011 11:00 pm - Candidates running for the Lake Zurich Unit District 95 board say they hope to address the district's aging buildings and improve technology within the schools to better...
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11-year-old from Grayslake takes third in NFL contestFeb 25, 2011 1:00 am - Haley Leanna knows a lot about football. She can name most Chicago Bears players, and even list them just by their number. She has collected many players' autographs. An...
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Gavin officials, parents worried about roofFeb 22, 2011 11:00 pm - As school officials and parents learned about six new cracked roof supports at Gavin Central School, they raised questions about the building’s safety and what can be do...
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Lake Zurich Scout finishes Eagle projectFeb 17, 2011 12:00 am - Otto Michaelis was fascinated with fire trucks, collecting miniatures and creating toys that he sold. The former Lake Zurich resident, who often donated trucks and woode...
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Longtime Lake Zurich public works employee retiresFeb 15, 2011 12:00 am - It's not often that someone can say the place they work feels like home. Robert Duprey is one of the lucky few. The village's longtime assistant director of public works...
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Save-A-Pet thrift store looking for Lake County homeFeb 14, 2011 11:00 pm - Everyone remembers Rose Rose. No, it was not just her name. Shoppers knew they would see her smile and receive a helping hand each time they visited Save-A-Pet’s Thrift ...
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District 116 concerned about village plan reducing revenueFeb 10, 2011 11:00 pm - Potential revenue losses of at least $27 million spread over the next 24 to 26 years have prompted Round Lake Area Unit District 116 officials to voice concern about a v...
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Island Lake officials discover 3,173 unpaid ticketsJan 28, 2011 12:00 am - Island Lake may hire a company to begin collecting more than $200,000 in outstanding tickets issued by police. The board will decide at its Feb. 10 meeting whether to ap...