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Miriam E. Hubbard, 88
Miriam E. Hubbard (nee James), 88, formerly of Indian Springs, Md., died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, in Barrington, Ill. Mrs. Hubbard was the daughter of Charles C. and Virginia James. She graduated from Clear Spring High School. She served as a hostess...Tags: Burr Ridge, Barrington, World War II (1939-1945)
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Illinois 8th grader comes in 2nd at the 86th Scripps National Spelling Bee
OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — It was oh so close for Pranav Sivakumar of Tower Lakes. The 13-year-old 8th grader at Barrington Middle School finished second Thursday in the 86th Scripps National Spelling Bee. Pranav was tripped up by "cyanophycean," the...Tags: Bayside (Queens, New York), Elgin, Crystal Lake, Barrington
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4 Illinois students advance to Spelling Bee semifinals
Tribune reporterFour Illinois students, ages 13 and 14, have advanced to the Scripps National Spelling Bee semifinals, which will be televised live on ESPN 2 at 1 p.m. central time. Alia Abiad, 13, of Western Springs who attends McClure Junior High School; Pranav...Tags: ESPN (tv network), Elgin, Geneva (Kane, Illinois), Tower Lakes, Crystal Lake
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Illinois contestants in the Scripps National Spelling Bee
Seventeen students from Illinois will compete in this year's Scripps National Spelling Bee: Alia Abiad, 13, Western Springs Isra Ansari, 14, Bourbonnais Kyle Campbell, 12, Riverton Ashtyn Folgers, 14, Rock Falls Cecilia Guerrero, 13, Lanark Yasir...Tags: Bourbonnais, Lockport, Riverton, Wood Dale, Geneva (Kane, Illinois)
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Part 1: History, grown locally
Legendary Speaker of the House Tip O'Neill famously coined the phrase "All politics is local," but for dedicated staff and volunteers at historical societies across the city and suburbs, so is all history. They are the ones who keep the flame of the...
Tags: Bars and Clubs, Daniel Burnham, Orange County Regional History Center, Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Water Supply
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The North Shore's last run
Chicago Tribune reporterWith both a bang and a whimper, the North Shore railroad, half a century ago this month, pulled the plug on a trolley wire that stretched from Chicago to Milwaukee and made the fortunes of towns in between. Its last southbound train crashed into an...Tags: Transportation, Services and Shopping, Travel, Chicago Loop, Elgin
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Artist List
Last Name, First Name | City, State | Media Axium, Carole | Chicago, IL | Jewelry Barnish, Andrea | LaGrange, IL | Photography Bank, Carla | Barrington, IL | Acrylic Benes, Eugene | Homer Glen, IL | Wood Benson, Jeffrey L. | Orland Park, IL |...
Tags: James Allen, Elgin, Warrenville, Westmont, Niles
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Western Springs a small town with lots to offer
Covering only 2.62 square miles, Western Springs is small in size but has many things commuters want from a bedroom community. Streets canopied by old trees. A busy downtown within walking distance of every house. A diverse housing stock. Plenty of...Tags: Homes, Diabetes, Brookfield Zoo, Metra, Starbucks Corp.
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Obituary: Dr. Charles W. Sisk
Dr. Charles W. Sisk, loving husband, father, brother, and physician, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2012, at his Danville residence. Born Nov. 19, 1921, in Letcher County, Ky., he was a son of the late Walter and Lena Fields Sisk, and the husband of 66...
Tags: Funeral Parlor and Crematorium, Natural Resources, Environmental Issues, Wildlife, World War II (1939-1945)
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The Agape Ringers in Concert
Staff reporterThe Agape Ringers in Concert will take place on April 15, 2012 at 4:00 pm. This premier handbell ensemble will dazzle groups of all ages with their skill and expertise in ringing. The performance will include but is not limited to Handel's Passacaglia,...Tags: Sway (music group), Religion and Belief, Church and State Relations
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14-Year-Old Villa Park Boy Wins Second Gold Medal for the United States at World Irish Dancing Championships
TribLocal - ElmhurstChicago’s own Peter Dziak from Villa Park, IL, age 14, of the Trinity Irish Dancers , celebrating its 30th Anniversary this year, has successfully defended …... -
Quinn revamps board of troubled college tuition program
Clout StreetSPRINGFIELD -- Gov. Pat Quinn today overhauled the board overseeing the prepaid college tuition program that is under fire for slow sales, an arguably risky investment strategy and a $300 million shortfall. Quinn named five new appointees -- half of...Tags: Chicago, Niles, Illinois Governor, Boeing Co., Elections
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