Elena Ferrarin
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Fraternity focuses on helping Latinos, African-AmericansMar 08, 2009 11:00 pm - Throughout his four years of high school, Genaro Saenz pretty much spent every other Sunday evening developing his understanding of what it means to be a "phenomenal you...
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Salsa dance studio adds spice to speed datingFeb 26, 2009 10:00 pm - Success stories aside, most singles who have tried speed dating have tales of interminable three-minute sessions marked by awkward conversations and uncomfortable silenc...
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Woman's 'political work' keeps her locked in Chicago churchJan 31, 2009 10:00 pm - Most of the country is watching to see what President Barack Obama will do during his first 100 days in office. To Flor Crisostomo, the scrutiny takes on a more personal...
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Lippizan groomer heads to Washington -- and, one day, citizenshipJan 19, 2009 10:00 pm - Juan Garcia has been putting off becoming a U.S. citizen for years, but after the last presidential election, he decided he really wants to be able to vote in 2012. "I w...
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Biking through the desert is bad, but dinner on the run proves worseJan 04, 2009 10:00 pm - Isai Madriz left his home in Montgomery on Sept. 11, 2007 on a quest to bike the entire perimeter of Latin America and spread the word about the Jesus Guadalupe Foun...
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Bible-based financial classes offered in SpanishJan 03, 2009 10:00 pm - For the first time in its three-year history, Casa de Luz, the Hispanic ministry of Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, will offer Spanish-language classe...
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How do you tell your kids you need to downsize Christmas?Dec 17, 2008 10:00 pm - On a recent snowy afternoon, Eliazer Zarate sorted through a stack of Nintendo DS games on sale at Toys "R" Us in Schaumburg, looking for what Santa Claus would bring hi...
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Thousands journey to Des Plaines to express faith, give thanksDec 11, 2008 10:00 pm - It's after 6 a.m. Friday, her 60th birthday, and Maria Guadalupe Reyes has been up for 24 hours. Belying tiredness, she is bright-eyed and upbeat, and says she looks for...
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Central Road in Des Plaines closing today for feastDec 10, 2008 10:00 pm - Central Road in Des Plaines will close at 4:30 p.m. today as up to 100,000 people begin making their way to the annual celebration at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe...
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Feast of Guadalupe could draw 100,000Dec 06, 2008 10:00 pm - Up to 100,000 people are expected to attend the annual celebration of the Virgin of Guadalupe this week at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines. This relig...