Articles filed under Dundee Township
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A look back at those we lost this year in Fox Valley this yearDec 26, 2014 12:00 am - We said goodbye to several notable Fox Valley residents in 2014. Three women were murdered, allegedly by relatives. A child died while seeking a thrill. A longtime civic...
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Gift ideas for last-minute shoppersDec 23, 2014 11:01 pm - You could say it's crunchtime. It's Christmas Eve, and you've got your work cut out for you if haven't finished Christmas shopping yet. But you don't need to panic. Ther...
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Cookie care packages sweeten holidays for militaryDec 22, 2014 12:01 am - In 2004, Diane and Roger Ahrens started "Operation Sweettooth" to sweetly let U.S. military men and women know the country has not forgotten them or their sacrifices. Te...
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Volunteer's cookies fetch $75,000 for Boys & Girls Club of Dundee Twp.Dec 20, 2014 6:25 am - A batch of 500 cookies were auctioned off at a stunning $75,000 to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Dundee Township. Barbara Ferguson dropped off her home-baked cookies ...
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Carriage rides added to Dickens in Dundee festivalNov 26, 2014 6:01 am - The Dickens in Dundee festival may look easy and fun to put together every year, but it takes an army of volunteers and a dozen community groups to make sure things go a...
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Model railroad club invites kids to operate trainsNov 16, 2014 10:00 pm - Watching trains run around a large HO model railroad layout is fun, but what's even more fun is having a chance to operate the trains yourself. At the 65th annual Valle...
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FISH Food Pantry hopes for turkey donationsNov 11, 2014 10:00 pm - This Thanksgiving, don't expect to receive a frozen turkey from volunteers at the Carpentersville-based FISH Food Pantry. For the second year, the holiday's centerpiece ...
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Kane County launches, plans to expand peer jury programOct 29, 2014 1:01 am - A high school freshman got caught stealing her friend's iPhone 6 Plus because her own phone got taken away by her parents. But instead of going before a judge in juvenil...
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Set afire or swept away: How the Dundees handle fallen leavesOct 28, 2014 11:00 pm - Pretty leaves don't stay pretty for long. Once they fall from the trees, they lose their awe and create work for homeowners who have to rake and dispose of them. In East...
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How bad will our winter be? A caterpillar can tell you.Oct 22, 2014 1:00 am - Memories of last year's icy winter are etched in our minds. Many are wondering what's in store this winter. Look no further than the woolly bear caterpillar. Like Punxsu...