Articles filed under Special Reports
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How to appeal your property assessmentJan 01, 2015 6:30 am - Once your property tax bill arrives, there's nothing to be done about what you owe. But a good eye and some homework in advance can ensure you won't pay more than your f...
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Suburbs abound with sledding, tubing, boarding optionsJan 01, 2015 6:30 am - There's a reason Mount Hoy near Warrenville is often listed among the top hot spots for suburban winter fun. "Bigger is better," said Sue Olafson, spokeswoman for the Du...
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Best places to view art in the suburbsJan 01, 2015 6:30 am - The Art Institute of Chicago may be one of the world's most acclaimed art museums, but it doesn't hold a monopoly on art worth viewing in the region. Throughout the subu...
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Lace up your skates at these outdoor ice skating rinks in the suburbsJan 01, 2015 6:30 am - While cold temperatures may cause some to remain indoors for the winter months, the chilly weather brings the opportunity for fun at the suburbs' outdoor ice-skating rin...
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Suburban colleges offer unique coursesJan 01, 2015 6:30 am - There are no grades, no boring lectures, no buttoned-up professor. Meet the noncredit class at suburban community colleges. Here, students of all ages learn about their ...
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How are your schools are performing? The Daily Herald helps you find outJan 01, 2015 6:30 am - For those of us living in the suburbs, there may be no more important local issue than the quality of our schools. After all, good schools for our children is why many o...
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Beloved historic theaters add to movie experienceJan 01, 2015 6:30 am - By Dann Gire Daily Herald Film Critic dgire@dailyherald.com We can all agree that modern mega-movieplexes make marvelous venues for film viewing by offering comfortable ...
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Where to make a couple's weekend getaway specialJan 01, 2015 6:30 am - For many suburban parents, a weekend - or even a night - away from home and the kids is an event too rare and precious to be wasted. So, with the children staying over a...
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Suburban fundraisers offer innovative ways to support a good causeJan 01, 2015 6:30 am - OK, so you have doused yourself with a bucket of ice water. How about plunging into the icy waters of Lake Michigan or challenging yourself to a string of roller coaster...
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How to find public information in IllinoisJan 01, 2015 6:30 am - If you're looking for information from one of Illinois' nearly 7,000 units of government, there's a good chance you can find it on its website. Government agencies have ...