Kim Mikus
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Two local women fulfill their dancing dreamsNov 04, 2009 10:00 pm - Two dancers who grew up in the suburbs started dancing about the same time they learned to walk. The professional dancers are now part of the 20th anniversary season of ...
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Clean-coal technology unveiled in Des PlainesNov 04, 2009 10:00 pm - Responding to a need for affordable clean-coal technology, an energy conservation company unveiled a new $17 million facility in Des Plaines Thursday afternoon. A group...
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Swim school dives into new Crystal Lake facilityNov 04, 2009 10:00 pm - The Dolphin Swim Club is preparing to open a state-fo-the-art swimming facility in Crystal Lake with two warm-water indoor pools on Monday, Nov. 16. The 8,880-square-fo...
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Communities try to help as suburban foreclosure crisis growsNov 03, 2009 10:00 pm - Elgin is using federal money to help rehab foreclosed homes. Lake County intends to use stimulus funds to acquire, fix up and resell abandoned or foreclosed properties. ...
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First Vera Bradley outlet store coming to the suburbsNov 03, 2009 10:00 pm - Wildly popular Vera Bradley is opening its first outlet store in Aurora. The company, known for its brightly patterned soft purses and bags, is expected to open Monday, ...
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Old Orchard says it will drop apple and food courtOct 23, 2009 11:00 pm - The owners of Westfield Old Orchard are expected to pick the giant apple off the top of the food court. The outdoor Skokie mall is making changes in attempts to update ...
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Suburban residents set to make a differenceOct 21, 2009 11:00 pm - A Gurnee man's elaborate effort, complete with magicians and ventriloquist, is expected to attract nearly 600 people. A St. Charles woman will launch a small social medi...
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Lindenhurst retail parcel up for saleOct 21, 2009 11:00 pm - The owner of the planned Lindenhurst Village Green retail development announced Thursday its putting the parcel up for sale. Owner OliverMcMillan Lindenhurst LLC plans ...
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Blake Standard flagship store launches at Oakbrook CenterOct 21, 2009 11:00 pm - Women's clothing designer Pierre Colorado is planning to welcome shoppers at his flagship store at Oakbrook Center this weekend. Colorado will talk with shoppers at his...
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Hundreds of kids expected at Woodfield bashOct 19, 2009 11:00 pm - Woodfield Shopping Center is expecting hundreds of children at its third annual Halloween Bash. The Bash for children runs from 10:30 a.m. to noon Friday, Oct. 30, at th...