Amy E. Williams
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Morkes Chocolates dips into truffle, fondue classes for adults and teensApr 15, 2008 11:00 pm - You never outgrow your love for chocolate. So the folks of Morkes Chocolates, just off of Randall Road in Algonquin, are starting a new round of classes for the teenage-...
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Parks take plunge with new plan for swim lessonsApr 10, 2008 11:00 pm - No need to set the alarm for 1 a.m. this year. The Huntley Park District is revamping its swim lesson registration process, letting you sleep in beyond dawn and register...
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Rookies coming soon to The Grove in ElginApr 08, 2008 11:00 pm - Bob Karas has always wanted to open a sports bar in Elgin. Sure, for the past several years he's had the Rookies Sports Pub in St. Charles, as well as his Village Squire...
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Butterflies help students understand natureMar 13, 2008 11:00 pm - These days, with the cool weather and lingering ice piles, you barely know it's there. But come spring, the Butterfly Garden between Chesak and Martin elementary schools...
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Brunswick Zone XL strikes fancy of locals -- before openingMar 11, 2008 11:00 pm - It's already all the rage, and it doesn't even officially open until Wednesday. But it seems the opening of the new Brunswick Zone XL along Randall Road is much anticipa...
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New Kiku sushi in Carpentersville truly a family affairMar 04, 2008 10:00 pm - Cory Li had worked for years in his family's restaurant in Wisconsin, perfecting the art of sushi and hibachi cooking. When he got married, he decided it was time not on...
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Mimi's boasts appealing look on outside, food and warmth insideFeb 26, 2008 10:00 pm - With three hungry little girls in tow, I'll admit I barely glanced at the outside of the restaurant. I was more worried about how long the wait inside of the new Mimi's ...
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Tanning salon treats its customers like familyFeb 19, 2008 10:00 pm - With everyone longing for a warm getaway this time of year, the folks at Cabana Tan along Randall Road in Crystal Lake want to make sure that if you do escape, you won't...
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Snowstorm doesn't stop family from going out for pizzaFeb 12, 2008 10:00 pm - Steve Fiorentino and his family weren't going to let a little snow -- well, actually a lot of snow -- stop them from going out to eat along Randall Road during the heigh...
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Men can cook up something special for their galsFeb 05, 2008 10:00 pm - I'm lucky. If there's a home-cooked meal on our table, it's a pretty safe bet that my husband was the one who made it. But in many of the households out there, it's the ...