Amy E. Williams
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Family opens sub sandwich shop in Crystal LakeJul 21, 2009 11:00 pm - The Galloway family has been making craveable subs for its family and friends for years. Now the family is bringing those subs to you at the new Galloway's Chicago Subs ...
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Family activities at Algonquin CommonsJul 14, 2009 11:00 pm - If you're looking for fun, free things to do with your family this summer, Algonquin Commons has some ideas. Every Sunday night through Aug. 9, the outdoor mall along Ra...
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Nothing sizzling right now on plans for FuddruckersJun 30, 2009 11:00 pm - The burgers piled high with your favorite toppings will have to wait for now. Many of you have been calling and e-mailing, wondering if there has been any progress on th...
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For Algonquin's Funky Things, location is everythingJun 23, 2009 11:00 pm - Becky Barrus loved the old house in downtown Algonquin where she first opened her business Funky Things. But more and more stores kept closing around her, and she starte...
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Geneva Commons concert series to startJun 16, 2009 11:00 pm - What a way to wind down your weekend. Every Sunday evening in June, from 5 to 7 p.m., Geneva Commons is hosting free concerts as part of its seventh annual Summer Concer...
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Help animals in need and get free guitar stringsJun 09, 2009 11:00 pm - The folks at Fat Cat Guitars along Randall Road in Carpentersville are holding a benefit this weekend to help four-legged friends. They know that in this economy, it's h...
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Elgin man wins hot dog eating contest at Barley HouseJun 02, 2009 11:00 pm - They stuffed and stuffed their faces. And then stuffed down some more. And finally, Kyle Sullivan of Elgin came out on top, as the winner of the first hot dog eating con...
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Elgin Wal-Mart won't open this year, but work is progressingMay 05, 2009 11:00 pm - You might not see anything happening at the corner of Randall and Bowes roads in Elgin. But behind the scenes, Elgin officials and Wal-Mart representatives still are wor...
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Buy a shirt, help the environment at Algonquin shopApr 28, 2009 11:00 pm - Mike Melamed and his family had visited a Peace Frogs store in Michigan and loved it. While shopping on the company's Web site one day, they saw there were opportunities...
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Studio combines storytime and painting for totsApr 21, 2009 11:00 pm - Color Me Mine along Randall Road in Geneva Commons is starting a new program, inspiring young artists through stories. The paint-your-own pottery studio is hosting story...