Megan Bannister
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Glen Ellyn camp turns tweens into storytellersJun 20, 2011 4:39 pm - Megan Stepniewski never thought she would enjoy telling stories. Before 2002, she knew Marie Ringenberg only as the professional storyteller who would come to her elemen...
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DuPage sheriff warns of July 4 hazardsJun 21, 2011 5:03 am - Members of the DuPage County Sheriff's Hazardous Device Unit did some weird stuff with potatoes Monday, but with a serious purpose. With Fourth of July festivities aroun...
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Turning up the heat with Aurora Local 99Jun 21, 2011 10:56 am - Most interns spend their time getting coffee or making copies. For the past three weeks I've spent the majority of my day as a Daily Herald intern writing articles about...
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Naperville sisters represent Illinois kids in D.C.Jun 21, 2011 5:03 am - Eight years ago, Kelsey Brown was like any other 9-year-old. But a trip to the doctor left the Naperville girl's life changed forever. “In literally a period of 45 minut...
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Check out some real beauties at Oakbrook Center's Father's Day car showJun 20, 2011 6:00 am - By age 5, Bob Joynt of Batavia had found true love. She had voluptuous curves and platinum highlights. And to top it all off, she was a Lincoln. A Continental to be pr...
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Naperville pantry event raises awareness of hungerJun 20, 2011 9:23 am - Loaves and Fishes Community Pantry serves up more than nonperishable food items and a desire to help stop hunger. Its organizers provide residents with fresh fruits and...
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Naperville troupe to stage 'Good Doctor'Jun 17, 2011 2:49 pm - The works of Anton Chekhov don't make most people smile, let alone laugh, guffaw, knee-slap or roll on the floor. In fact, unless you're a Russian literature buff, you m...
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Summerfest volunteers throw a party for Villa ParkJun 17, 2011 5:44 am - Close to 80 Villa Park residents have taken it upon themselves to ensure that their community has a memorable summer festival. “It’s very local in nature,” said Sam Grec...
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Glen Ellyn Bookfest attracts local authors, readersJun 16, 2011 10:40 am - Never claim to have written the next Harry Potter, but make sure to relate your book to works everyone knows. Be creative and informative but not bizarre. Don't tell peo...
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Highland Games moves to bigger digs in ItascaJun 16, 2011 8:16 am - Hold the haggis and collect the kilts. The annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games, previously hosted in Oak Brook by the Chicago Scots, is moving to a new, more spa...