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Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Oct. 9 was Moldy Cheese Day. Or maybe every day is Moldy Cheese Day -- or Ancient Chinese Food Week or I Think This Was Pizza Month -- in your refrigerator. Autumn is as good a time as any for cleaning, especially the fridge.

Gotta Go

Safety always is a concern with small children and pets. They'll sample just about anything.

HUNTLEY -- Even though she is blind, Mary Kozy has found a way to enjoy her life and improve the lives of others.

One of the reasons why I decided to run for the Kane County Board District 20 seat was to provide my constituents, the district and the city of Elgin with effective leadership at the county level. The district and the city need an active, engaged and effective leader who will stand up and fight for important issues.

Today's Birthday: When important changes begin to come into play in the year ahead, go with the flow of events instead of fighting them. Even if you don't see anything in it for yourself, events will prove that these shifts are beneficial.

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Couple makes motorcycle trips their business
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Monday, October 13, 2008

Fox Valley's ties to Underground Railroad
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Sunday, October 12, 2008

Oswego couple plans motorcycle trips
Gotta Go: That '70s Dance in Bartlett
Hidden treasures
Hair-raising 'Vaudeville' event
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Midwest shows true colors during fall

Saturday, October 11, 2008

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Friday, October 10, 2008

Not a drag for The Tubes
Scarecrows everywhere during weekend festival
A favorite local tradition
Tell us about your house of horror
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Thursday, October 9, 2008

A nutritional standout is in your roots
Ink spot
Hollywood influences costumes this Halloween
Gotta Go: Grape Expectations fundraiser is Oct. 25
Humorist to perform at cancer benefit
No tricks, just a treat for teachers
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Coloring outside the lines
Frightfully fun

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

'Greener' asthma inhalers have own issues
We're off to see the wonderful wizard of Happy Meals
Crisis Center honors its 2008 Partners in Peace
Club News
Creamy sauce, crisp topping key to baked mac 'n' cheese
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Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Skin condition ichthyosis isnt just a surface problem
Skin condition ichthyosis isnt just a surface problem
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Monday, October 6, 2008

Tricks and Treats: Zoos go all out for Halloween
Bake up some comfort as weather cools
Bad economy? Try thrift stores
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Sunday, October 5, 2008

Humorist Sedaris to appear at ECC
Model Railroad Club entertains hundreds at open house
Gotta Go: Autumn Frolic today in St. Charles
Recycling resale
Riverside Club names Man of the Year
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Births

Saturday, October 4, 2008

Northern Fox Valley houses of worship
Save planet with ideas from houses on state's solar tour
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Why baseball and religion will never play well together

Friday, October 3, 2008

Classic Cinemas celebrates 30 years
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Thursday, October 2, 2008

Former Elgin priest pens 2nd volume of memoirs
Preparing your garden for winter
Gotta Go: Harvest Hustle on tap in South Elgin
Patterning his own stress relief
Readers will love or hate this 'Owl'
Schedule of Events
Party on: More events slated to celebrate Lincoln's 200th
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Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Movies chain celebrates 30 years with popcorn
For nutritional standouts this fall, look underground
Gotta Go: St. Charles library slates Berg event
Courier seeks info on Halloween haunted houses
New ministry formed
Massage clinic to introduce muscle release technique
Club News
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Celebrities through the food looking glass

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

More health clubs catering to kids
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Monday, September 29, 2008

Boomers embracing menopause
Playboy to auction artwork to public
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Sunday, September 28, 2008

Thinking outside the shoebox
NIU gets good marks for public admin. program
Gotta Go: Cemetery walk set in Bartlett
Walk with the ghosts of Elgin's past
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Saturday, September 27, 2008

More men becoming priests in midlife
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Friday, September 26, 2008

Elgin firefighters to preview 'Fireproof'
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Thursday, September 25, 2008

The Birdhouse in Elgin a day early
Gotta Go: ESO lecture in East Dundee
We want to know about your house of horror
DNA chief waits tables -- but not for tips
Keillor's latest book is chaotic, beautiful
Hybrids give shoes the boot
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Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Lorence's Honey Bee Haven a sweet business
CROP Hunger Walk fights poverty
Rutland Historical Society traces Stelford family tree
Elgin re-enactor, son join upcoming WWII Days
Club News
Some sweet recipes
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Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Stereotypes overshadow positives of pit bulls
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Monday, September 22, 2008

Tips for organizing a family
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Sunday, September 21, 2008

Viagra marks 10 years on the market
Well done
Sun City residents have one last dance with summer
Celebrating 10 years of downtown revitalization
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Saturday, September 20, 2008

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Friday, September 19, 2008

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Thursday, September 18, 2008

For retouching the past, he's your man
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Hollywood gets serious with a smart fall schedule
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Kids, we need your fall weather art
Send us your Scarecrow Festival memories
Friends, family plan memorial benefit for Ken Gustafson
Historic homes open doors to the public
Discover Treasures of the Tri-Cities on area tours

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Good to the core
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Renz Center pond offers tranquil waters, a garden view
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Yet another use for cookie dough
Pumpkin and apples wed well in oven pancake

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

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