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Athletes line up for the Valor Games Midwest cycling race.
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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 ›

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
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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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American Cancer Society Increases Funding to $5.5 Million for Illinois Researchers

Illinois scientists at the forefront of cancer research will receive more than $5.5 million from the Illinois Division of the American Cancer Society this year. … Read more ›

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Art of Negotiating and Legal Ethics to be Covered During Chicago/Midwest TMA Workshop

Achieving success through proven negotiation strategies will be the topic of a full day seminar hosted by the Chicago/Midwest chapter of the Turnaround Management Association … 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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Elgin CSI Campus Adds 3 New Scholarships for 8-Month Career Programs Tuition Subsidies of Up to $2,000 Available

ELGIN, IL (May 15, 2012) – The Elgin campus of Computer Systems Institute (CSI) has introduced three new scholarships of $500 to $2,000 for new … Read more ›

Sports
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Four Huntley Raiders Receive League Honors

As the 13 varsity teams in the Northern Illinois Lacrosse Association (NILAX) league head into post-season play, the Huntley Raiders are pleased to announce that … Read more ›

Sports
Students from AKF Spring Grove Flying Dragons stop for a group photo at the recent Huntley Tournament of Champions.
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The results are in and the word is, “WOW!” Spring Grove Flying Dragons post winners in Huntley tournament

The AKF Spring Grove Flying Dragons was among 16 martial arts schools with students participating in the Spring Tournament of Champions recently. To say they … Read more ›

Arts
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Lake in the Hills native Victoria Kunz Performs in Stage 773’s First Chicago Women’s Funny Festival, June 6 – 10

CHICAGO – Stage 773, founder and producer of the popular Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival, is proud to announce a new sister festival – the first … Read more ›