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Yesterday | Herald News

New Lenox blaze proves fatal

One person died Friday after a fire swept through a New Lenox townhouse. The elderly victim was found by firefighters, who were called to 913 Shagbark Road at about 3 p.m., New Lenox Fire Chief Jeffrey Swanson ...

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Related Topix: New Lenox, IL, Fire, Will County, IL, Chicago, IL

Wed Oct 08, 2008

High Performance Pontiac

1979 Pontiac Firebird

4BBL carb built by carb USA NJ. #66 heads. Headman ceramic shorty headers. Flowmaster 50 dual exhaust with crossover.

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Related Topix: Pontiac Firebird, Pontiac

Fri Oct 03, 2008

301 Moved Permanently

Isle a la Cache to host history program

"Pages from the Past," an American history book discussion program sponsored by the Forest Preserve District of Will County, will be at 7 p.m. Oct.

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Related Topix: Will County, IL, Romeoville, IL, Beecher, IL, Joliet, IL

Wed Oct 01, 2008

Herald News

Thief steals antique guns from home

Several antique guns and some jewelry were stolen Saturday morning from a house in the 1200 block of Glenwood Avenue, Joliet police said.

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Related Topix: Chicago Metro, Naperville, IL, Will County, IL, Chicago, IL, Frankfort, IL

Mon Sep 29, 2008

The Times

Kohl's open in Crete

Kohl's opened its new store near the intersection of Richton Road and Illinois 394 in Crete Sunday.

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Related Topix: Tinley Park, IL, Frankfort, IL

Sun Sep 28, 2008

The Times

Psychic Irene Hughes working on memoir

I had a chance to visit with my favorite psychic friend Irene Hughes , 88, and her husband Bill , 93, last week and catch up with everything that's new and exciting not only in their lives, but also what's in ...

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Related Topix: Life, New Year's Day/Eve, Holidays, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, US Politics, Entertainment, Drama, Television, Opinion, Offbeat

Sat Sep 27, 2008

The SouthtownStar

Portfolio

U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush will hold a constituent outreach event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Evergreen Public Library, 9400 S. Troy Ave.

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Related Topix: Social Security, Personal Finance, Governors State University, Prison

Wed Sep 24, 2008

The SouthtownStar

New Hope breaks ground for brighter future for people with disabilities

Each day, Shari Camp travels 20 miles from her home in Crete to Dolton, where she works on the assembly line at New Hope Center.

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Related Topix: Monee, IL

Fri Sep 19, 2008

Lincoln-Way Sun

Rescuers end search for Hickory Creek victim

By late morning Monday, rescuers had called off a recovery operation to find a man believed to have been caught in flood-swollen Hickory Creek.

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Flood, New Lenox, IL, Boat Disaster

Wed Sep 17, 2008

Herald News

Kohl's to open Oct. 1 in Romeoville, Crete

Kohl's Department Stores Wednesday announced the Oct. 1 opening of two new environmentally friendly stores in Will County.

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Related Topix: Will County, IL, Romeoville, IL, Energy

Tue Sep 16, 2008

Lincoln-Way Sun

Rain kept coming; 8.5 inches in Crete

Although the National Weather Service in Romeoville doesn't track the amount of rain that falls on every Will County town, it notes many of them.

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Related Topix: Joliet, IL, Romeoville, IL, Will County, IL, Hurricane, Natural Disasters, Weather

Sat Sep 13, 2008

Herald News

Fall Festival 5K Walk/Run will be Sept. 20

The eighth annual Fall Fest 5K Run/Walk, sponsored by the Forest Preserve District of Will County, will be at 9 a.m. Sept.

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Related Topix: Will County, IL, Beecher, IL

Thu Sep 11, 2008

The SouthtownStar

Woman hospitalized after high-speed chase, crash in Crete

A 37-year-old Chicago woman who led Crete police on a chase that exceeded speeds of 80 mph remained hospitalized Wednesday after losing control of her vehicle and crashing into a ditch, police said.

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Related Topix: Chicago Metro

Tue Sep 09, 2008

Herald News

Grandparents becoming parents again

It's been said that a mother's work is never done. No one knows that better than a grandmother thrust back into the throes of parenting.

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Related Topix: Family, Parenting, Chicago Metro

Sun Aug 31, 2008

The Times

Rodeo competitors, fans come to Chicagoland to raise money for local charities

Dust rolled through the audience as Miss Red fought her rider, Todd, between the barrel and the fence during the barrel race.

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Related Topix: Chicago, IL, Gay/Lesbian, HIV/AIDS, Health

Thu Aug 28, 2008

Post Tribune

Claire Wiest, 78, loves to teach drawing, painting

Claire Wiest remembers her first painting very well, and she still has it. As a first-grader, she found it hard to stay focused on her math teacher's lecture.

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Related Topix: Home Gardening, Home

Tue Aug 26, 2008

Shelbyville Daily Union

Lash, VanWyhe Engagement Announced

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Lash of Findlay are pleased to announcement the engagement of their daughter Leanne to Matt Van Wyhe of Grandville, Michigan.

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Related Topix: Wedding

Sat Aug 23, 2008

American Prospect Online

The Troubled Tourist

Travel is so broadening. It shows you other nations' narrow-mindedness, so that when you get home you can see your own more clearly.

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Related Topix: Family, Kids, Israel, World News, Middle East

Thu Aug 21, 2008

Suburban Chicago News

Plan to sell railway picks up some steam

Canadian National Railway's attempt to buy the Elgin Joliet & Eastern Railway is picking up supporters.

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Related Topix: Joliet, IL, Western Springs, IL, Chicago Metro, South Holland, IL

Fri Aug 15, 2008

Bureau County Republican

Ozinga campaigns in Bureau County

Marty Ozinga wants to be known for his six sons, 10 grandchildren and his business skills, but there's one thing he doesn't want to be known for.

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Related Topix: Bureau County, IL, Princeton, IL, US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election

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