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Lombard News

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Village blood drive set for July 16 in new location at community house

The Village of Lombard will hold its summer blood drive on Wednesday, July 16, at the Lombard Park District's Community Building, 433 E. St.

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Thu Jul 03, 2008

Lombardian Newspaper

Memorial rock to get a make-over by aspiring Eagle Scout

In order to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout, Ben Pelz, 17, is required not only to earn at least 21 merit badges, but he must also complete a service project for the community.

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Lombardian Newspaper

Lombard Jaycees invite residents to Madison Meadow for 'Taste'

The Taste of Lombard returns to Madison Meadow park today to offer something for everyone over the holiday weekend.

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Related Topix: Hard-Rock, L.a. Guns

Antioch Review

Updated 7/3: Darien man pleads guilty to grabbing student

A former Montini High School teacher pleaded guilty Tuesday to inappropriately grabbing a student during class in February.

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Related Topix: Darien, IL, Dupage County, IL, Antioch, IL

Tue Jul 01, 2008

Chicago Tribune

Former music teacher at Lombard high school pleads guilty to battery of a student

A former music teacher who was fired from a Lombard Catholic high school avoided a possible yearlong jail sentence Tuesday after admitting that he grabbed the private parts of a student to discipline him.

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Sun Jun 29, 2008

Lombardian Newspaper

Police break up underage drinking party; charge 12

Once again, it was a call for the report of a loud party that brought police to a Lombard home at 802 S. Grace St.

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Related Topix: Chicago, IL, Bloomingdale, IL, Hanover Park, IL, Schaumburg, IL

Fri Jun 27, 2008

Chicago Tribune

Oak Park bikeway plan praised

It's only a first draft, but a plan for 20 miles of dedicated bikeways throughout Oak Park was unveiled this week to praise from biking enthusiasts.

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Related Topix: Chicago Metro, Oak Park, IL, Chicago, IL

Wed Jun 25, 2008

Atwater Signal

Economists worry about consumer spending for holiday season

In this Dec. 6, 2007 file photo, a customer checks out at a Target store in Lombard, Ill.

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Mon Jun 23, 2008

Beep!

621 Diner sustains itself on greasy-spoon classics

Just like a good pub, a diner occupies a special place in people's hearts. Sure, it might not have the best food or drink, but you find yourself walking in there anyway, sitting down with friends and smiling, ...

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Related Topix: Dining, Life, Breakfast

Sat Jun 21, 2008

Fox Valley Shopping News

Police recruits learn more than just the facts

Tom McElroy wanted a career in law enforcement. Part of that came from his father, a retired Los Angeles police officer.

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Related Topix: Glen Ellyn, IL, Will County, IL, Dupage County, IL

Thu Jun 19, 2008

Lombardian Newspaper

Detectives assist postal inspectors; arrest 2

Lombard police arrested two residents during a sting operation at a Lombard apartment just before noon on Monday, June 16.

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Tue Jun 17, 2008

SI.com

Cafferty: How important is finding bin Laden?

President Bush has reportedly ordered a final attempt to capture Osama bin Laden before he leaves office.

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Related Topix: Terrorism, Osama bin Laden, Europe, World News, United Kingdom, George Bush, US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election

Sun Jun 15, 2008

Mendota Reporter

Klein-Engstrom say vows in Sterling

Elizabeth Klein and Chris Engstrom of Sterling were united in marriage on Nov. 11, 2007 in Sterling.

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Related Topix: Wedding, Sterling, IL, Mendota, IL

Thu Jun 12, 2008

Holland Sentinel

Spice up summer cooking with varieties of barbecue sauces

As summertime rapidly approaches, the aroma of burning charcoal and a variety of meats lingers in the air of every neighborhood.

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Related Topix: Westmont, IL, Life, Food, Bar-B-Q, Hillside, IL, Wood Dale, IL

Daily Herald

Critics pick places to dine alfresco

Warm weather can be fleeting, so when the mercury climbs above 70 we want to savor every second of the warm breezes and sun shining on our bare shoulders.

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Related Topix: Weather, Geneva, IL

Tue Jun 10, 2008

The Deerfield Review

Updated 6/6: Animal fat clogs commuter artery

Inbound Metra trains from the western suburbs were delayed Friday afternoon after a freight train spilled animal fat on the tracks.

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Related Topix: Elmhurst, IL, Berkeley, IL

Sun Jun 08, 2008

Beacon News

Sandwich man charged with assaulting woman on street

A Sandwich man is accused of fondling a woman who was walking down the street Wednesday night.

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Related Topix: Sandwich, IL, Naperville, IL, North Aurora, IL, Elgin, IL

Fri Jun 06, 2008

Wood Dale Press

Metra trains running slowly in both directions after leak

Metra trains are being delayed up to a half hour in both directions after an animal grease spill snarled the Union Pacific West Line on Friday afternoon.

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Related Topix: Villa Park, IL, Chicago Metro, Glen Ellyn, IL, Wheaton, IL

Wheaton Sun

A bottle of red, a bottle of white

Not so long ago, stopping in at a wine bar entailed spending a bit of time in the car first, and likely as not ending up somewhere in downtown Chicago.

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Related Topix: Chicago Metro, Wheaton, IL, Chicago, IL, Hinsdale, IL, Entertainment

Wed Jun 04, 2008

Beep!

D.O.C. Wine Bar and Bistro, Lombard

Words such as "Lincoln Park Export" may have inspired some snickering in days past - ' what could you possibly export from that place but snobbery and shameless gentrification, right? But look no further than ...

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Related Topix: Warrenville, IL, Life, Dining, Wine, Drink

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