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Why Young Workers Should Care About Social Security

Summer will be here before we know it. That means millions of high school and college students will be searching for jobs. Whether a new … Read more ›

Arts
Photo courtesy of Rena Sternberg Gallery with permission of the artist and Kate Werble Gallery, New York
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Christopher Chiappa and Cheryl Pope

Rena Sternberg Gallery presents a group show featuring work by artists Christopher Chiappa and Cheryl Pope. Hailing from New York and Chicago, respectively, Chiappa and … Read more ›

Contests
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Township Open for 2011 Property Tax Assessment Appeals

New Trier Township is open for 2011 appeals (for taxes payable in 2012) from May 11th to June 11th, according to the Cook County Assessor's … Read more ›

Politics and government
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Tenth Dems Offers Summer Internships

Highland Park, IL. – The Tenth Congressional District Democrats (“Tenth Dems”) is now accepting applications for its Summer Internship Program. Internships are available to high … Read more ›

Sports
Valor Games Midwest athlete competes in standing discus throw.
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World Sport Chicago Hosts Second Annual Valor Games Midwest; Armed forces veterans also invited to career hiring event

American service members and veterans who are wounded, ill or injured — and wish to explore or compete in organized sports — will meet in … Read more ›

Children and family
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Why Should Kids Read Every Day? Let's Do the Math

Student A reads 20 minutes five nights every weekStudent B reads only 5 minutes a night (or not at all)20 minutes/night x 5 times each … Read more ›

Children and family
Photo Courtesy of Gregory Slayton
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Bobblehead Dad: Be a Better Dad Today

Not a day goes by that I don't get to hang out with a dad who inspires me. Yesterday, I was able to spend some … Read more ›

Health and fitness
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Clinical Trials are key to finding a cure for Alzheimer’s disease

Clinical trials are the engine that powers medical progress. Through clinical trials, researchers test new ways to detect, treat and prevent Alzheimer's disease and related … Read more ›

Nature
Zebra mussels are an aquatic invasives species that has been problematic in the Great Lakes region since the 1990's.  (Photo from WI IDNR)
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Aquatic Invasive Species Found at a Lake Near You

Asian carp. Zebra and quagga mussels. Brazilian elodea and Eurasian watermilfoil. Their names read like a list of recent headlines. All of these aquatic animals … Read more ›

Business
The Grand Food Center celebrated its 25th anniversary last Saturday at its Winnetka store, hosting an afternoon event that featured costumed characters, free samplings of food, and a two-hour set from the funky/rhythm band Dick Holliday and the Bamboo Gang.
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The Grand Food Center Celebrates 25th Anniversary in GRAND Fashion

For 25 years, patrons on the North Shore have demonstrated their loyalty to The Grand Food Center by purchasing groceries for their families from its … Read more ›