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“The area has been very good to us and we will miss the friendships and loyalty that area residents have given us as we published their hometown newspapers.”

Eagle Publications of Western Illinois, Inc. announced today it has agreed to sell to GateHouse Media. via Macomb Eagle

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“The classes opened my eyes to a lot of things that I kind of knew about but never paid attention to”

Janice Meyer lives on a farm with her husband in Avon, Ill. She always wanted to lose weight and lead a healthier lifestyle, but between taking care of livestock and cleaning houses for a living, she never got ... via Nurse.com

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“I used to put different flavors on popcorn, and now they've got flavored popcorn. Finally, I came into the olives and said, 'I'm going to do this myself.' "I've got an idea, and I want to see what I can do with it.”

Spices have always brought variety to Dana Parson's food. After years of experimenting with unique flavorings on food, this rural Avon, Ill., resident is introducing his latest creation, Bridgeview Olives, to ... via Holland Sentinel

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Breast cancer fundraiser: 1 to 5 p.m. April 12, Brighton Lakes Clubhouse, 1611 Canterbury St., Plainfield. via Herald News

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Hoops Hysteria is your chance to pick your favorite NCAA Teams and WIN cash. The deadline for completing the bracket is passed. via KUAD-FM Windsor

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“I was cooking steak on the grill one night, and I like the smoked flavor. So I started using liquid smoke on the olives.”

February 18 , 2008 by Rich 0 Comments In Food , Niche , Startup GateHouse News Service: Dana Parson was looking for something to eat that would satisfy his craving for hot and spicy foods when the idea hit him: ... via Business Opportunities Weblog

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DEERFIELD, DISTRICT 113 *Diane Riendeau, science teacher at Deerfield High School, was recently appointed to the Committee on Physics in Pre-High School Education of the American Association of Physics ... via Chicago Tribune

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Exhibit: A members exhibition, featuring a diverse collection of 100 art works created by Lake County artist members of the College of Lake County Robert T. Wright Community Gallery of Art, will open Jan. via News Sun

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“We're giving people the opportunity with something different to do on New Year's Eve”

Martin Hubbard saw a hole that needed to be filled for New Year's Eve. "There's no comedy," the Rosebud Theatre president said. via Herald & Review

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Jeremy D. Smith, 25, no address listed, was sentenced to four years in prison with credit for 64 days served Thursday in Knox County Circuit Court for burglary. via The Register-Mail

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