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On the right track

As three long, tiny trains snake down their own rail lines, kids stare intently; focused on their every move. They love the animations, too – a windmill that turns, cows that “moo,” and cartoons playing on the drive-in movie screen.

A little something left over?

Even before Thanksgiving begins, we start thinking of what we will want to do with the leftovers.

Pushing the Limits

Dirt biking, skydiving, motocross racing, snowboarding and the other extreme sports the men of Kinetic Energy spend their free time doing are dangerous and expensive hobbies, but they say the rush is so worth it.

Poetic Experience

In December 2003, the Governor of Illinois named Kevin Stein Illinois Poet Laureate, filling the position previously held by Howard Austin, Carl Sandburg, and Gwendolyn Brooks. This accolade is one of many Stein has earned during his career as poet, critic, editor, and teacher.

Going for Gold

Amber Hunnewell, 16, earned the Girl Scout Gold Award this fall.

‘Die Laughing’

MINOOKA – Seniors John Bond and Emily Kratz know what it takes to put on a top-notch performance on the stage in Minooka Community High School’s performing arts center.

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Lincecum, Greinke win Cy Young awards

Zack Greinke justly won the American League Cy Young award earlier this week. I'm not so sure Tim Lincecum of San Francisco deserved his second straight win in the NL, which he received today.
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Week 10 in the NFL

A few observations from the most enjoyable Sunday and Monday in a while ... because we didn't have to watch Chicago play.