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Sports
Athletes line up for Valor Games Midwest cycling competition.
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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 ›

Community service
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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 ›

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 ›

Contests
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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 ›

Schools
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LFHS Summer School and AP Summer Reading Book Sales to be held on June 7-13

LFHS Summer School and AP Summer Reading Book Sales will take place on June 7-13. Parents and students interested in purchasing Summer School and AP … Read more ›

Health and fitness
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Health Department Provides Beach Advisory Information Online

From Memorial Day to Labor Day, Lake County beachgoers can access daily information on Lake Michigan beach advisories and swim bans through the Lake County … Read more ›

Children and family
Brandon and Scott work on strength training
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Summer Fitness Programs for Kids with Special Needs

A Big Blast is forming a new partnership with Suzanne M. Gray, creator and author of the nationally recognized fitness program for youth with autism, … 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 ›

Schools
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CSI’s Gurnee Campus Adds 3 New Scholarships for 8-Month Career Programs Tuition Subsidies of Up to $2,000 Available

GURNEE, IL (May 21, 2012) – The Gurnee campus of Computer Systems Institute (CSI) has introduced three new scholarships of $500 to $2,000 for new … Read more ›