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Library Porn Viewing Sets Mother on a Mission in Orland

An area mother wants to see a ban on porn in the library. Library officials say they'd prefer to uphold the First Amendment. Orland Park Patch

Mom Says Suicidal Bolingbrook Girl Brightened Up When Letters Began Arriving

Emily Bartlett’s older sister, Danielle Armknecht, is asking people to write Emily and share their words of hope while also trying to draw attention to the frightening reality of youth and teen suicide. Bolingbrook Patch

102-Year-Old Flossmoor Woman Dies In Homewood Crash

The great, great, grandmother was a longtime community volunteer. Homewood-Flossmoor Patch

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Coach Q Visited By Himself on Halloween, First Brunch Served at Il Poggiolo

The Chicago Blackhawks coach answered the door for a trick-or-treater dressed as Q, mustache and all. Hinsdale Patch

'Project Runway' Designer to Appear at Plainfield Goodwill Store

Fans of "Project Runway" will get a chance to meet former contestant Peach Carr this Saturday. Plainfield Patch


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