Articles filed under Special Reports
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Take a hike at these six top spots in the suburbsJan 01, 2016 4:30 am - Flatlanders, beware: There are actually plenty of great hiking spots in the suburbs. The northern Illinois landscape is far from flat and boring - if you know where to l...
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Explore the great outdoors in suburbiaJan 01, 2016 4:30 am - You don't have to travel far to sleep under the stars and experience the wonders of the wilderness - suburban forest preserves and nearby state parks offer plenty of pla...
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5 shows in the suburbs you should see in 2016Jan 01, 2016 4:30 am - Taylor Swift and her best friend tour is so 2015. We'll go out on a limb and guess Swift fans may not to want hear this, but why not put big stadium concerts and scripte...
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4 unique suburban dining experiences to try in 2016Jan 01, 2016 4:30 am - A night out to Buffalo Wild Wings or Chili's is always easy and reliable, but for diners looking for something a little different, the suburbs are teeming with unique ex...
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Cowboys, cars and Christian evangelism highlight suburban museumsJan 01, 2016 4:30 am - You don't have to go all the way to Chicago to visit some of the region's most interesting museums. Many suburbs have small museums dedicated to local history - but mayb...
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Four big road work projects to keep an eye on in 2016Jan 01, 2016 4:30 am - Editor's note: This story includes a revision to a previously posted version. Work on the interchange at I-90 and Lee Street was completed in 2015. It's another ye...
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Suburbs home to Underground Railroad landmarksJan 01, 2016 4:30 am - During the 19th century, abolitionists throughout the North organized to aid runaway slaves. Working in small, independent groups to maintain secrecy and using rail term...
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Six indoor pools, water parks you should visit this yearJan 01, 2016 4:30 am - Cold winter weather isn't always ideal for suburban families searching for fun activities that don't involve multiple layers of clothing. But it's the perfect time to t...
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These houses are home to suburban historyJan 01, 2016 4:30 am - For lovers of historical homes, the suburbs are rife with gems, from the only farmhouse designed by famed architect Frank Lloyd Write to the grand Italianate-sytle home ...
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Editorial: Future of education in the suburbs must embrace those at-riskDec 28, 2015 10:00 pm - One of the things we learned about schools in 2015 is just how much poverty is an accurate indicator of student academic performance. When we tie that to the increased n...