Laura Stoecker
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Families flock to 20th annual Elburn Christmas StrollNov 29, 2014 12:00 am - Elburn kicked off the holiday season with the city's 20th annual Christmas Stroll on Saturday evening. As live music filled Town and Country Public Library, families li...
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Meet the 10-year-old actress who has her sights set on BroadwayNov 28, 2014 12:00 am - Even though she's only 10 years old, fifth-grade actress Jayd Steinke of St. Charles has already decided she is Broadway-bound. She wants to be a professional actress an...
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Thanksgiving Day run benefits Batavia food pantryNov 27, 2014 12:01 am - More than 2,600 runners - many in turkey hats - participated in the 18th annual The Fox and The Turkey Races Thanksgiving morning in Batavia. The event, presented by the...
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Swan's Christmas Trees opens in 5 locationsNov 26, 2014 12:01 am - If you're eager to get your freshly cut Christmas tree, Swan's Christmas Trees has returned to the Fox Valley and surrounding area. Lonnie Swan's employees were setting ...
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Gobble Games return to Eastview Middle SchoolNov 25, 2014 12:01 am - The Gobble Games returned to Eastview Middle School in Bartlett Tuesday and sent seventh- and eighth-graders home for Thanksgiving with games, prizes and frozen poultry....
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Student entrepreneurs face 'sharks' at ECCNov 19, 2014 12:01 am - Four Elgin Community College and three Hampshire High School students pitched ideas for potential business startups in a "Shark Tank"-style competition Wednesday as part...
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St. Charles teen carves out another Halloween victoryOct 30, 2014 1:01 am - Sara Fessler, 15, of St. Charles loves Halloween. In fact, the only thing that would make the holiday better than Christmas, would be if there were presents, she said. F...
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Healthy living focus of 'Food Day' at Advocate Sherman HospitalOct 23, 2014 1:01 am - Healthy, affordable and sustainable food was the focus of the annual "Food Day" celebration Thursday at Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin. The event included a farmers ...
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Not all popcorn flavors a hit with Geneva kidsOct 16, 2014 1:01 am - Does this not sound like a kid's dream assignment? Do a blind taste test of eight varieties of popcorn, guess the flavor and rate each sample on flavor, texture, crunch ...
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Talented teens rock Algonquin librarySep 24, 2014 1:01 am - Teens with a broad range of musical talents showed off their skills Wednesday during Rock the Mic, an event hosted by the Music Industry Club of Harry D. Jacobs High Sch...