Elisabeth Mistretta
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Wood Dale's Prairie Fest continues growth spurtJul 30, 2015 5:53 am - Wood Dale's Prairie Fest began as a one-day community picnic 14 years ago but - much like any 14-year-old - it has gotten much, much bigger since its start. Returning t...
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Gary Sinise returns to Wheaton to support troopsJul 18, 2015 8:21 am - Ten years ago, Deborah Rickert wasn't sure her great idea was turning out quite as great as she hoped. It was the first year Rickert had organized a concert by actor Gar...
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Cardboard boats to sail Lake EllynJun 24, 2015 11:58 am - There will be vessels that looked like they sailed out of the Jurassic period. Others that fly the colors of the U.S.A. And still others that are little more than a din...
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History of rock comes alive at Naper SettlementJun 19, 2015 6:22 am - If you want to learn the history of Naperville, visit the 19th-century buildings throughout Naper Settlement. If you want to learn the history of rock, well, just take a...
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Grab your kilt for annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games in ItascaJun 19, 2015 6:22 am - Even when rain attempts to ruin the annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games in Itasca, organizers and fest-goers alike find a way to continue the fun. At last year's...
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Blooming Fest sprouts new Healthy West Chicago initiativeMay 17, 2015 11:08 am - Healthy West Chicago to debut this weekend at annual plant sale
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Civil War Days in Naperville shows history's ripple effectsMay 14, 2015 1:04 pm - His signature beard and top hat may be from another era, but 150 years after his death, Abraham Lincoln remains in style. The 16th president, who led our country throug...
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Carol Stream parks urges residents to unplug at JustPlay!May 13, 2015 12:42 pm - For decades, Nike has been telling athletes "Just do it." Then Lady Gaga urged all of us to "Just dance." And the Carol Stream Park District? They want kids to JustPlay!...
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Taste of Glen Ellyn organizers stick with recipe for successMay 13, 2015 6:09 am - The Taste of Glen Ellyn has remained the same for nearly four decades. Michael Formento, one of the event's founders, says that's a good thing. Formento is head of the...
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PeaceJam brings spirit of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate to East Aurora Dist. 131Apr 10, 2015 4:50 pm - East Aurora fourth-grade teacher Sue-Z Bruno found some unexpected inspiration the day her father invited her to an event at his local church. When she arrived, she disc...