Articles filed under Neighbor
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Junior League tackles issues for youths in needMar 05, 2013 11:34 am - The Junior League of Kane and DuPage Counties has a habit of starting projects members don’t intend to finish. More than a habit, really. A mission. But rather than set...
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What to say to friends who complain about their weight?Mar 05, 2013 11:20 am - Q. How should I respond when svelte friends pat their (small or nonexistent) bellies and announce they’re dieting to get rid of their “belly pooch”? I’m an average-size,...
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MainStreet Libertyville honors volunteersMar 05, 2013 11:06 am - MainStreet Libertyville, a volunteer-based nonprofit organization whose mission is preserving and promoting the downtown area, recently recognized outstanding volunteers...
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Glass Slipper Project collection is under wayMar 05, 2013 11:04 am - The 2013 collection drive for the Glass Slipper Project is under way at all eight Zengeler Cleaners locations. The Glass Slipper Project is an all-volunteer organization...
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Grandma not obligated to drop everything to baby-sitMar 05, 2013 10:38 am - Q. My husband and I (as well as his sister and spouse) are at our wits’ end. Let me start by saying, I have a great relationship with my mother-in-law. Before we had kid...
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Naperville woman wins Photo Finish contest with shot of squabbling sparrowsMar 03, 2013 5:00 am - Dori Eldridge is one of those people who always seems to be outside, no matter the season, toting her camera and searching for that perfect shot to capture nature’s true...
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Lake County transportation department turns 100Mar 01, 2013 5:41 pm - The Lake County Division of Transportation will celebrate 100 years of service this year. A transportation system that started out as dirt roads is now a network of safe...
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West Suburban Humane Society plans ‘Paint Your Pet’ fundraiserMar 01, 2013 8:53 am - The West Suburban Humane Society’s mission was simpler when it began more than 40 years ago as a way to reconnect lost pets and their loving owners. But over the years, ...
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Moving Picture: Time-tested skills behind longevity of repair shopsMar 01, 2013 8:00 am - Time is of the essence for Keith Krantz, owner of American Clock & Watch Repair in Elgin and St. Charles, as his work days are filled with fixing his customers' grandfat...
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Expectant mom wants husband at doctor visitsFeb 28, 2013 8:42 pm - Q. I’m pregnant with our first child. My husband is being very supportive in many ways, but I’ve also asked him to go to my doctor’s appointments. I want him there for s...