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Yesterday | ABC7 Chicago

Famed roller coaster moving to Great America

There's good news for roller coaster aficionados. Weeks after Kiddieland Amusement Park closed in suburban Chicago, Six Flags Great America has bought its famed wooden roller coaster -- The Little Dipper.

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Thursday | ABC7 Chicago

Gurnee church hosts special Thanksgiving for sailors

Members of a church in north suburban Gurnee make it their mission to make sure sailors stationed far from home have a happy Thanksgiving.

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Wed Nov 25, 2009

NBC Chicago

Six Flags Resurrects Kiddieland Ride

The little dipper will ride again! The 60-year-old wooden rollercoaster that lived its entire life at Kiddieland found a new home in Gurnee, Illinois .

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Tue Nov 24, 2009

News Sun

Antique tractors pull to benefit A Safe Place

Most people stopped what they were doing, walking or driving, to stare at the procession of antique tractors cruising through town to unincorporated Russell.

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Sun Nov 22, 2009

Daily Herald

Pedestrian hit by car in Gurnee dies

A 55-year-old man died Saturday night after he walked in front of a car on a busy Gurnee thoroughfare, authorities said.

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Fri Nov 20, 2009

Gurnee Review

Pharmacist charged with selling narcotics without prescription

A Gurnee pharmacist has been charged with selling narcotics including Vicodin and morphine without prescriptions for cash.

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News Sun

'Candy Man' killed in car crash

Adam Kalinowski, 93, of Gurnee died in a car crash Wednesday night on Washington Street at Cemetery Road.

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Wed Nov 18, 2009

News Sun

Not just trees being trimmed for Christmas

The economic Grinch won't be completely taking the twinkle out of decorations as municipals get ready to decorate for the holiday season, but some villages have trimmed the decoration budget like a fresh Christmas tree.

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Mon Nov 16, 2009

News-Sun

Service and sacrifice

Veterans Day shouldn't be just a reason for a day off or a sale at the mall, according to Rear Adm.

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Sat Nov 14, 2009

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Highland Park flu shot clinic goes off smoothly

Highland Park resident Julie Marcus was glad she didn't have to wait in line to get her H1N1 flu shot at the Highland Park Recreation Center Friday afternoon.

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Fri Nov 13, 2009

News-Sun

Tax would not follow Gurnee Grade School demise

Schools chief, board strip one risk from flood solution Constructed in the 1950s near the east bank of the Des Plaines River, Gurnee Grade School holds its breath when Mother Nature starts to rumble.

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Thu Nov 12, 2009

News Sun

Vet displays historical collection at Gurnee bank

When it comes to military and historical memorabilia, the collection of retired Navy Chief Petty Officer Nathaniel Hamilton can be measured in many ways, and one would be how long it takes to put it on public display: seven hours.

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Gurnee Review

Armed robber takes drugs from Grunee Walgreens

An armed robber took an undisclosed amount of a prescription drug from a Gurnee Walgreens Wednesday afternoon.

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Wed Nov 11, 2009

Suburban Chicago News

Man pleads guilty to sex with teen

A Gurnee man was sentenced to prison for having sex with a 15-year-old girl he met over the Internet.

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Mon Nov 09, 2009

Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune

Hupy & Abraham, S.C. Donates $7,500 To Increase Motorcycle Safety

As motorcycle fatalities are on the rise, the demand for trained volunteer emergency responders is increasing.

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Sun Nov 08, 2009

Gurnee Review

Special Educaton District of Lake County

The Olive Garden Restaurant in Gurnee and transition students from the Special Education District of Lake County , celebrated National Disability Awareness Day on Oct.

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Fri Nov 06, 2009

News Sun

Second child dies from H1N1 complications

A 12-year-old boy from Buffalo Grove has died from probable H1N1 flu, the fifth Lake County resident and the second child to die as a result of the disease.

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Kypost.Com

Ill. Cab Driver Arrested In Connection To Murder

An arrest has been made in connection to the murder of a Russian immigrant several years ago.

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Thu Nov 05, 2009

FOX19 Cincinnati

Arrest made in death of Russian immigrant

An arrest has been made in the death of a Russian immigrant who went missing from Roselawn and skeletal remains were found in Warren County in 2007.

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Wed Nov 04, 2009

CBS2

Teen Is 4th Lake County Resident To Die From H1N1

Share + Nov 4, 2009 6:29 pm US/Central WAUKEGAN, Ill. A 15-year-old female is the fourth Lake County resident to die of complications from the H1N1 flu virus and the 29th in Illinois, county health officials reported Wednesday.

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