Articles filed under Communities
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Bad exhibition from Bad RexAug 20, 2007 11:00 pm - If you think preseason games are torturous for you to watch, imagine what it's like for Lovie Smith. The Bears head coach probably would prefer to start the season this ...
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Swollen river a threatAug 20, 2007 11:00 pm - Homes near the rain-swollen Des Plaines River escaped relatively unscathed from the weekend's storms, but forecasts of showers for days still to come make their ultimate...
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Gurnee Park District notesAug 20, 2007 11:00 pm - For more information or to register, call (847) 623-7788 or visit gurneeparkdistrict.com All programs require advance registration. The office is open from 9 a.m...
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County's 'town' spirit helps parents of baby with heart defectAug 20, 2007 11:00 pm - There's a reason why no matter how old or how big Chicago gets, its inhabitants far and wide still refer to it affectionately as a "town." The city's outlying areas, li...
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Village wants clean waterAug 20, 2007 11:00 pm - Carol Stream trustees passed a resolution Monday expressing concern over a permit issued to an oil refinery owned by BP Amoco in Whiting, Ind., that would allow the comp...
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Planned Parenthood's big plansAug 20, 2007 11:00 pm - With an opening nearing, Planned Parenthood officials are putting the final touches on their newest facility on Aurora's east side. The 22,000-square-foot, $7.5 million ...
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Boy OK after near drowningAug 20, 2007 11:00 pm - A 4-year-old boy is reported to be at home recovering after nearly drowning Friday at the Seafari Springs Aquatic Center in Hanover Park, authorities said. A lifeguard n...
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PTA members work through summer breakAug 20, 2007 11:00 pm - They toil behind the scenes making sure both teachers and students are well-stocked with school supplies and families get the lowdown on their kids' new surroundings. Ic...
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Heirloom Garden Show coming to Garfield FarmAug 20, 2007 11:00 pm - On Sunday, Garfield Farm Museum in La Fox will host the 18th annual Heirloom Garden Show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It features historic varieties of vegetables, fruits, her...
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Office building approvedAug 20, 2007 11:00 pm - The Barrington board of trustees gave final approval Monday to the construction of a new 39,000-square-foot office building. The board unanimously approved the project, ...