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The Fourth of July falls on a Wednesday this year.  That means you will have the chance to catch festivities the weekend before, the weekend after and, of course, on July 4, 2012. &#...

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It's very common for pets to get scared this time of year. Fireworks and thunderstorms can startle the tamest animals. Jill Korfist, a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the Northbrook...

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From the community - The following is a calendar of events for Gorilla Tango Theatre in downtown Skokie. FILM DOUBLE FEATURE: Caitlin Plays Herself and Marriage Material Pr...

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As we welcome July heat with open arms and plenty of suntan lotion, it also means busting out the 4th recipes. From barbeque to homemade pie, July 4th is a time for summer culinary e...

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From the community - As the Independence Day holiday approaches and families enjoy time together in pools across the country, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is...

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The Fourth of July falls on a Wednesday this year.  That means you will have the chance to catch festivities the weekend before, the weekend after and, of course, on July 4, 2012. &#...

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While it will still be rather hot this weekend, there will be lake breezes along the North Shore providing some relief from the heat for a few days with the highest temperatures expected ...

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With temperatures expected to reach 100 degrees or more this week, many area residents will have their AC units cranked up on "chill" to fend off the heat. Yet as an entire neighborhood t...