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Third place, prose: 'A Breath of Air'Apr 30, 2021 1:00 am - Judge's comment: It's the sounds in this story that captivate the reader, beginning with wailing sirens and ending with a click. And there are sounds throughout the piec...
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Honorable mention, prose: 'Is. Was. Is.'Apr 30, 2021 1:00 am - Judge's comment: I was so struck by two lines: "A laugh that would make people gather." The use of the word gather was such a lovely surprise. The other that really got ...
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Second place, poetry: 'Me and Ma, and Pa'Apr 30, 2021 1:00 am - Judge's comment: Memory is a common subject of poems; by examining and sharing our memories, I think poets are really trying to reveal who we are not only to the reader,...
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Kiddie Academy of Schaumburg Coming SoonApr 29, 2021 11:00 pm - Educational Child Care Provider Offering Comprehensive Programs for Local Parents Seeking Daycare Breaks Ground in Schaumburg, IL Kiddie Academy® Educational Child Care...
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Superheroes at Lexington Square senior living communitiesApr 29, 2021 11:00 pm - "By definition, a superhero is a person who does heroic deeds for the greater good; someone who has abilities surpassing those of 'normal people,'" said Dan Harrington, ...
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Aurora offers funding for neighborhood festivalsApr 29, 2021 11:00 pm - As progress is made in coping with the COVID-19 pandemic, the city of Aurora is offering financial assistance to local organizations planning neighborhood events this ye...
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Palatine Lions, township to host electronic recycling event May 8Apr 29, 2021 11:00 pm - An electronics recycling event will be co-hosted by Palatine Township and the Palatine Lions Club from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 8. This service is provided to all to...
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Drivers beware: Turtles crossing roads to nestApr 29, 2021 11:00 pm - The DuPage Forest Preserve District reminds drivers to watch for turtles on the roads as these reptiles become more active in the spring. From April through October, tur...
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McHenry County Conservation District celebrates Latino participation at restoration workdaysApr 29, 2021 11:00 pm - McHenry County Conservation District is inviting the Latino community to participate in "Latinx Restoration Workdays" this summer. Get outdoors and be a part of conserva...
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Arlington Heights business can shred your documentsApr 29, 2021 11:00 pm - From 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 15, Bradish will host its annual free Document Shredding Day. This drive-through shredding event will take place in the Bradish parking ...