It's prime summer season right now. Hiking trails across the country are teeming with people enjoying pleasant weather and beautiful scenery. In addition, bikers are out en masse, especially on weekends, using human energy instead of fossil fuel to tour the highways and byways.This often spurs

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ANTIOCH1077 Neuhaven Drive, Scott Munkvold to Michelle M Holmes James G Holmes, $208,000, June 21931 Sterling Heights Drive, Ronald J Dulle to Kenneth J Johnston Karen A Johnston, $267,500, June 21GURNEE1490 Knottingham Drive, Linda Ryan to James A Silasiri Jennifer R Silasiri, $280,000, June

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Dear Fixer: I have a place in Sarasota, Fla., that I rent out. When I have renters, I activate phone service through Verizon, so they can use the phone service while they stay.I cancel it when they leave, and I have a plan with Verizon where they won't charge me any cancellation fees as long as I

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For nearly a month, Bennet Hoffman woke up at 4 a.m. to complete a day's worth of physical labor.The physical labor wasn't a punishment for the 14-year-old Libertyville resident; rather, it was the experience of a lifetime.Hoffman spent his days in the ancient port city of Ashkelon, located on the

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Waukegan police and the Drug Enforcement Administration teamed up for the largest crystal meth seizure in Lake County history this week.Police seized 16.5 pounds of the drug, also known as "ice," valued at $1.5 million after meeting two men near the intersection of Washington Street and Green Bay

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At a Greenlight Gathering on April 29 at Mars Gallery in Chicago, Evanston resident Joan Pikas and Stehanie Wernet, co-founders of the social enterprise Bright Endeavors, joined Audalee McLoughlin of Mount Prospect, CEO of New Moms, Inc., in announcing the merging of Bright Endeavors with the

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The Vocal Gymnasium presented a Hope for Haiti benefit on June 17 at the Wilmette Theatre in Wilmette.Camp for womenSeventy guests raised $1,000 for JASS (justassociates.org) which funds a camp for women in Haiti.Contributions came from many local vendors such as Chalet, The Northern Trust, Stelle,

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Find out what to do this week and beyond.Classes/Meetings/SeminarsBe a more mindful parent by joining the Brilliant Parenting Discussion Group at 7 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of the month at Water's Edge Waldorf School, 150 W. Bonner Road, Wauconda. The group will discuss a variety of topics of

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The 10th annual Barrington Country Garden & Antique Faire was held June 18-19 and featured tours of three of the Barrington area's most exquisite private gardens.The Faire raised more than $275,000 for Hands of Hope, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the needs of women and children around the

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Libertyville is going to the dogs -- but in a good way.The second annual Dog Days of Summer event will be held from July 9-11 in downtown Libertyville, featuring dogs leaping long distances into a large pool of water and a variety of other fun pet-related activities.Bill Kaiser, owner of Pampered

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In his first news conference in weeks, U.S. Rep. Mark Kirk apologized for misstating his military record and for dashing out of his last appearance through a kitchen to avoid questions -- and promised to be "much more available" in the future.Asked what he was thinking when he claimed he won an

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Find out what to do this week and beyond.SUMMER CONCERTSIt's Thursday Summer Concert Series at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at William E. Brook Entertainment Center Bandshell, 900 Skidmore Drive, Antioch. Call (847) 395-6342 or visit www.antioch.il.gov. July 1: Libido Funk Circus. July 8: Modern Giants

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What's playing at the cineplex and in your neighborhood.OPENINGTHE LAST AIRBENDERAfter a century of war among the forces of Air, Earth, Fire and Water, a young warrior with supernatural powers (Noah Ringer) is the only hope for peace. M.Night Shyamalan ("The Happening") wrote and directed this

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The following incidents were listed among the official reports of the Libertyville Police Department. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that determination.LIBERTYVILLETHEFTPolice reports stated June 24 that a wallet was stolen

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Even after we wrestled the 120-pound mass of raw pizza dough out of the big steel mixing bowl, it had a starchy little mind of its own.It reminded me of Jabba the Hutt, only cleaner and quieter.If you touched it, it moved. If you didn't touch it, it moved.At times, when I was ministering to it, it

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The Race for Young Life 5K Run/Walk and a 100-Yard Kids Dash will begin with registration at 8 a.m. on July 3 behind Emmitt's Brewery, Wood Street and N. Brockway Street in Palatine. The event will feature a post-race parade and carnival. The cost for the 5K is $30 before July 2 and $40 the day of

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In recent decades, we've made great progress in surviving cancer.Five-year survival rates for all cancers combined have increased to 68 percent, from 50 percent in the 1970s, according to the American Cancer Society.But cancer remains the second-leading cause of death in the United States. Nearly

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BASEBALL -- When the ball met Kyle Ruchim's bat, the explosion was often violent.The Stevenson High School shortstop/pitcher put up some prolific numbers in 2010: .466 batting average, 17 doubles, 11 home runs, 50 runs and 55 RBIs. Ruchim, who also was a star on the mound (8-2, 1.13 ERA), is the

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For 15 years, the Barrington Area Council on Aging has inducted deserving seniors into its Hall of Fame.This year, three Lake Barrington seniors were among 16 Barrington area residents inducted May 19 in a ceremony at Lake Barrington Woods. The Hall of Fame honors seniors for their service to

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Regional microbreweries will pour at the seventh annual Barrington Brew Fest, 3-7 p.m., July 10 in the Fourth of July tent in downtown Barrington. More than 20 microbrewers from the Midwest and other parts of the country are expected; food will be available as well. Entertainment will be provided

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