Catherine Edman
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Failure, fears not options as she gains strengthMar 05, 2012 5:00 am - You've heard the expression “A stomach so taut you can bounce quarters off it”? I'm not there yet. Coins would sink without making a sound. But my shoulders? Oh yeah, ba...
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No pain means a huge gain for journalistFeb 27, 2012 5:00 am - Pasta is not a required daily food group. Oops. It seems like I've operated under false premises for years. Let's face it, I like my starch and carbs: pasta, crackers, c...
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A physical 'train wreck' tries to get on trackFeb 19, 2012 10:00 pm - I am a middle-aged train wreck. I've got chronic migraines (five to seven a week), orthopedic issues from being hit by a car as a teenager, and, as if it couldn't get be...
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How dog who ate everything taught owner about lifeJun 27, 2011 1:00 am - I first realized a goat — and not a dog — shared my life when I returned home from work one night to find 12 round pop can ends scattered around the kitchen. The rest of...
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Wheaton teen's health problems aren't stopping her charity workDec 14, 2008 10:00 pm - If you follow the challenges in Kendall Ciesemier's life, and that of the charity she founded at the wise old age of 11, a pattern emerges. One bobs, one weaves - interl...
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Bridge near West Chicago to reopenDec 11, 2008 10:00 pm - A small bridge on St. Charles Road near West Chicago that supports a surprising amount of traffic goes back on active duty Friday. Construction on the bridge, which span...
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List of Wheaton candidates growsDec 11, 2008 10:00 pm - The list of candidates interested in the West District seat on the Wheaton City Council continues to grow. Newcomer Jim McMahon submitted his nominating paperwork Thursd...
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Carol Stream gets red light cameraDec 10, 2008 10:00 pm - Red-light runners beware: Carol Stream police have an eye on you. Starting today, a new camera at the intersection of North Avenue and Kuhn Road will capture traffic lig...
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Embattled Glen Ellyn leaders keep postsDec 08, 2008 10:00 pm - Two Glen Ellyn department heads who seemed destined for demotion early Monday night retained their jobs after last-minute changes of heart by several village trustees. T...
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Wheaton's spring campaign begins to take shapeDec 07, 2008 10:00 pm - Candidates will start lining up this morning for a chance to run for Wheaton City Council. Four seats, representing each of the city's council districts, are up for elec...