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The Sunday Cartoon

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Cartoonist Charley Krebs has won multiple awards from the Illinois Press Association and Suburban Newspapers of America since he began his career with a weekly Chicago newspaper chain in 1979. Charley's opinions are his own and do not represent the opinions of Patch.
With Cubs Playing Sox, Peacekeepers May be Needed
by Charley Krebs

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If Everyone's Wearing a Tuxedo, Will it Still be a Bridal Party?
by Charley Krebs

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No Argument about Illinois' Best Governor in 13 Years
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Happy (Cough, Cough) Earth Day
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For cartoonist Krebs, baseball is art.

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He's Got His Mitts on the Nomination, So the Gloves Can Come Off
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March: The New May?
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If Mitt Wanted to Sing Again, Here's a Tune for Illinois
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Tuesday's Primary: Red, Red Whine?
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Could Neil Diamond's old tune be the theme song for this election?

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The Wearing Out of the Green
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Is He Warming Up in the Bushpen?
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Will Only the Well-Heeled be Drivers?
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Anniversary of Honor
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It Always Sounds Great Before They Start Playing
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Will Newt's Shadow Still Loom by Groundhog's Day?
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Is the Primary Too Late for the Prairie State?
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As You Shovel Remember: Some Want Snow
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Tollway Flush with Cash
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2011: A Prime Number, But it Wasn't a Prime Year
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By Christmas night, Santa's in his Easy Chair and the Deer are Munching Grass
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Best Christmas Gift in a Long Time
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Columns

Travels With AJ

Travels with AJ Meets Travels with Charlie
It's a Great Day to Be a Dog in Geneva
Dogged Investigation Turns Up Vandals in the Curious Half-Wall Incident
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Ask Mr. Geneva

When Can I File My 2012 Tax Return?
Why Is There a Red-Lighted Wreath at the Geneva Fire Station?
Ask Mr. Geneva: What's Going on at Williamsburg and State? Living Well Seeking New Digs There
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Inside Geneva

By Kurt Wehrmeister and Beth Bales
Meet the Insiders
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Historic Geneva

Geneva History Center: A Historic Lincoln Highway Marker Located in Geneva
Geneva History Minute: Swedish Day Celebrates 100th Year at Good Templar June 19
What's In A Name? Something Special, If the Name is 'Coultrap'
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Mill Creek Mailbox

By Jane McGorty
Mill Creek Gets Our Kids Moving
Red Ribbon Week Begins at Mill Creek Elementary School
Find Friendship and Hope in a Mill Creek Pumpkin Patch
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Inside Geneva: Kurt Wehrmeister

By Kurt Wehrmeister
What Jeff Santo Should Say at Cooperstown, July 2012 (Best of Kurt)
Ken Payleitner, 1926-2011, Principal at Harrison Street School and a Second Dad to 1,500 More
Retirees and School Taxes: Paying It Forward
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Beth Bales

By Beth Bales
An Afternoon of Fun, to Remember Matt Kenney
Of Teacher Pay and Enrollment Bubbles
Turn a Well-Loved Book into Edible Art
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Moments

By Rick Nagel
Geneva's Wachenhut Helps Spread Joy at Hesed House
Shadows of Change, Reflections on My Role as Patch Editor
A Great Moment for Geneva Soccer Team
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Moments: Sandy Kaczmarski

By Sandy Kaczmarski
Time For Fall Cleanup Despite Summer Temps
Plenty of Wine and Cheese at Festival of the Vine.
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
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Travels with AJ

By AJ Nagel
RAW VIDEO—See a Hawk Dive Bomb an Eagle Along the Fox River
Anybody Lose an iPod?
Travels With AJ: Take a Walk on the Wild Side in Geneva
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Sunday Morning Mystery Photo

By Kelly Nowak
What Mysterious Disaster Happened Here?
Can You Name This Geneva Restaurant?
Can You Guess the Mystery of This Carriage?
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Inside Geneva Sports

PLAYOFF PREVIEW: There's High Emotion in This Geneva-Vs.-Zurich Contest
GAME DAY: What Bertrand Russell Has to Say About the St. Charles North Game
GAME DAY: Ask Mr. Geneva Sports Guy About the Vikings Vs. Elgin
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Video Moments

By Sandy Kaczmarski
Car Wash Helps Fund New Uniforms for Varsity Tennis
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Geneva 'Out & Around'

By Rick Nagel
Lions Club Candy Day Is A'Commin' Oct. 7-8
PATCH VIDEO: Mayor Delivers Nick's Homecoming Dance Proposal ... Ally Says 'Yes!'
There's a New Police Officer in Geneva!
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Inside Geneva: Rick Nagel

The Lip Dub Is Back! 'Footloose' and Fancy Free on YouTube
Geneva High School's 'Footloose' Lip Dub Off Chron Site, But Still Not Back on YouTube
New Look Coming Wednesday to Geneva Patch!
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Geneva Bargain Hunter

By Devon Vida
Where to Find Luxury on a Budget in Geneva
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Under the Tower

By Paulette Delcourt
Paulette Delcourt: Sister Wives vs. Duggar, a Lifestyle Smackdown
Paulette Delcourt: About Leaving Your Kid in a Pub, Mr. Prime Minister
Paulette Delcourt: Bloomberg, Big Gulps, Broadway and the Obesity Debate
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My Dinner With Sandy

By Sandy Kaczmarski
Tia Maria’s Brings a Little South of the Border to the East Side
From Niche to Nosh, Here’s A Homemade Brunch Menu With A Little Panache
Niche Fills A Niche For An Exquisite Dining Experience
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Mill Creek Moments

By Kimberly Kozar
Rejoice Church Remembers 9/11
Mill Creek's Rejoice Shakes It Up at VBS
Check Out This Amazing Outdoor Workout at Mill Creek
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Caught in the Act

By Laura Rush
Geneva Women In Business to Hold March 19 Trade Show
Top 5 Reasons to Shop Geneva on 'Small Business Saturday' Nov. 26
Mark Your Holiday Calendars! Geneva Christmas Walk and House Tour on Dec. 2-3
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Inside Geneva: Denise Linke

By Denise Linke
Denise Linke: A Bicycle Built for Smoothies?
Denise Linke: What Do Chicagoans Have to Say About Geneva? Here's a Sample
Dueling Cubs Broadcasts Ease Pain of Tuesday Night's Loss
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Inside GHS

As School Year Nears End, Celebrate These GHS May Students of the Month
GHS March 2011 Students of the Month
Dancin’ Away Their Troubles at GHS
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Random Acts of Kindness

New Batting Cages a Home Run for Geneva's Baseball Team
GMS South Spanish Class Supports Fox Valley Troops
Here Are 4 Ways to Help Fox Valley Literacy Volunteers—And Have Fun at the Same Time
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Moments: Denise Linke

By Denise Linke
No Stepladder Needed
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Moments

Geneva Pearl Harbor Survivor Honored
GMS South 7th Grade Students Study and Volunteer at Forest Preserve
Peck Farm Butterfly House
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Inside Geneva: Kim Kozar

Easter Vigil at St. Mark's is One My Family Will Long Remember
Geneva Fire Department All Dressed Up With No Fire to Put Out
Great Weather for a Bike Ride?
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Essays from Educators

Tcheck Out This Tchoukball Tournament at Mill Creek Elementary School
Mill Creek Students Gain Some Global Perspective
Wonderful Winter Poetry, From Kids at Fabyan Elementary
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The Blotter Spotter

Better Top Required at Coffee Shop
There's a Reason They're Called Learners' Permits
Before Breaking In, Make Sure It's Your Car
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Gas Gauge

By Rick Nagel
Gas Gauge: Now the Low Price Is Down to $3.45 a Gallon
Gas Gauge: $3.49 a Gallon in Geneva! And We Might Not See $4 Again Until Spring
Gas Gauge: Price Falls to $3.59 a Gallon; Down Another Dime!
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Five Things to do in Geneva This Weekend

HUGE Weekend in Geneva: Black Hat Day! And Does Your Pet Need Blessing?
Barn Sale, Bleacher Bums, Oktoberfest, Patty Duke on Screen—It's a 'Marathon' Weekend!
A Hot Weekend for the Kane County Fair, Geneva Arts Fair and Live Radio Theater!
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Coffee Talk

By Kimberly Kozar
Move Over Second City – Here Come the Guppies!
Man Cannot Live on Bread Alone ...
'New Tech' and 'Old Tech' Coffee Talk at McDonald's on the East Side
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Mediocre Mom

By Renee Gough
Can We Live Without Texting Our Kids?
Mediocre Mom: What The Books Won't Tell You About The Real Cost Of Parenting
Mediocre Mom: Play With Pay, the Fight for Vacation Time in America
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Heart of the Home

What a World It Would be Without 'Stranger Danger'
For Toddler and Mom, Hour at Children's Museum's a Full Day
Why Do We Buy the Future's Junk?
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Geneva Runway

By Bev Nickelson
Interior Designer Creates Fashionable Settings for Fashion
2011 Spring Fashion 101: Time to Expose Those Toes!
2011 Spring Fashion 101: A Geneva Diva in London
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Daily PatchCast

Daily PatchCast: Benet Grad Wins Pulitzer, Guardian Angels in Oak Park, Two Injured in Crash
Daily PatchCast: Port-o-Potty Vandalism Prompts DG Park District Rule Changes, Banana Republic and District 200 Pair to Empower Girls
Daily Patchcast: Hinsdale Development Resumes, Homeless Man's Imaginary Machine Gun
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Weather Insights with Brian Smith

By Brian Smith
1967 Geneva Tornado Revisted
This Snow Event More Like '79 than '67
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The Frugal Family

By Devon Vida
Geneva Has Bargains This Week on Skin Care, Spinal Evaluations, and Cabinetry
Frugal Family: Find Deals in Geneva on Health Club Memberships, Auto Care, and More
Deals and Sales This Week in Geneva on Home Decor, Women's Clothing, and More
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House Hunt

House Hunt: 10 Homes Under $250K!
House Hunt: Two Floor-to-Ceiling Stone Fireplaces In This Mill Creek Home—AND IT'S UNDER $300,000!
House Hunt: A $1.1 Million Beauty on Sunset in Geneva and an Adorable 4-Bath Coach Home in Batavia!
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Viewfinder

'Let’s Go Fly A Kite!' Amazing Display at Park District's Saturday High-Flying Extravaganza
Festival of the Vine: A Weekend in Photos
Viewfinder: A New Year Begins at St. Peter School
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Geneva Whiz Kids

Whiz Kid: Dan Herrera's Run for the Flags Raises More Than $1,000
Whiz Kids: 250 Geneva Whiz Kids Grow in Leadership While Planting Trees
Emily Avellana, GHS Whiz Kid, is the DECA State Champion
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Get Out

5 Cool, Unusual Things to Do This Weekend—Nov. 15-17
Geneva Weekend Planner: Autumn Fest, Bleacher Bums, Zany Comedy and a Film Fest
Weekend Planner: Concert for a Cure Headlines Weekend of Music and Fun
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Patch Picks

Patch Picks: 5 Places to Get Cheap Eats
Patch Picks: 5 Charities Providing Selfless Service
Patch Picks: 5 'Not-To-Miss' Ethnic Restaurants in Geneva!
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Bites Nearby

By Devon Vida
Bites Nearby: Atwater's Is Geneva's Four-Diamond Restaurant
Bites Nearby: Preservation Bread & Wine 'Simple Yet Deliciously Elegant'
Bites Nearby: Egg Harbor Cafe Makes Breakfast The Most Delicious Meal of the Day
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Grab & Go Kids Planner

5 Things To Do With Your Kids This Week (Have Breakfast with the Easter Bunny!)
Get Active With Your Kids
5 Fun Things to Do with the Kids This Week
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Whiz Kids

GHS April Students of the Month
Introducing October's Geneva High School Students of the Month
22 GHS Students Win Art Awards
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Moms Talk

POLL: Final Exams Before or After the Holidays?
Moms Talk: Join Patch's Own 'Time for Kind Day' and Tell Our School Board Members How Much You Appreciate Their Work
Moms Talk: What Do You Think of Karen Dobner's Crusade to Ban Synthetic Marijuana?
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Health Questions? ENT Answers

Noise Exposure in the Workplace—What you Should Know
ENT Answers: Preventing Swimmer's Ear
ENT Answers: What You Need to Know About Nosebleeds
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Great Escape

By Kathy Catrambone
Get Some R&R at a B&B This Weekend
This Picture Show is More Fun With Your Participation
Want a Great Way to Escape? Sing Your Heart Out in Geneva
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Letter to the Editor

Thank You, Geneva, for Coming Together to Aid the Herrington
Mike Bruno Is Ideal Candidate for 1st Ward
Batavia Parent: No Computers in Classroom? It's Time to Look at the Virtual School
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Inside Geneva: Jeff Ward

Sometimes City Spending Is All About the Timing!
Plant the Seeds for an Apple Store in Downtown Geneva!
Jeff Ward: Why Thanksgiving Is My Favorite Holiday!
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10 Under $10: Eating on the Cheap in Geneva

By Bill Burman
No. 10: The Latest Crave is Our Series' Dessert
No. 9: Tom & Eddie's Loves You, a Bushel & a Peck
No. 8: A Brat at The Little Owl?
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The Feed: Bill Burman

By Bill Burman
Who'da Thunk It? Geneva Becoming Mecca for Mexican Food
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Writers' Corner

Every Birthday's Different and Dad Recalls Them All
The Ice Cream Van—Nostalgic Treat or Noise Pollution?
Writers' Corner: A Young Mom has Some Life and Death Reflections
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Geneva Church Social

By Denise Linke
Church Picnics, 9/11 Memorials Dominate Sept. 11, 2011
Churches Offer Ice Cream, Music and CPR
Church Social: Summer Still Sizzles at Area Churches
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Inside Kane County: Mike Donahue

By Mike Donahue
Kane County Redistricting Draft Map Online
Kane County Redistricting Draws Inside the Lines
Kane County Redistricting: 24 or 2 More?
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The Sunday Cartoon

With Cubs Playing Sox, Peacekeepers May be Needed
If Everyone's Wearing a Tuxedo, Will it Still be a Bridal Party?
No Argument about Illinois' Best Governor in 13 Years
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Geneva History Mystery Photo

By Susan Cherney
Geneva History Mystery: And the Answer Is, This Building Was a Church
A Mystery Photo From The Geneva History Center
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Jeff Ward: Notes on West Suburban Civilization

By Jeff Ward
Jeff Ward: You Can't Blame the President for Record Gas Prices
Jeff Ward: Our Teachers, Daycare Workers Deserve Better
Jeff Ward: The Internet, Sales Tax and an Off-the-Mark Tribune Editorial
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Geneva Architecture Challenge

By Denise Linke
This Week's Challege Homes are Two True Blue
Geneva Architecture Challenge: It's All in the Architecture
Geneva Architecture Challenge: A Hacienda and a House that Tells Time
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Grave Tales

By Denise Linke
Grave Tales: Mayor Mayer's Daughter Leaves Lifelong Legacy of Service
Grave Tales: Louisa German Outhouse—Pioneer Widow a Pillar of Geneva Society
Grave Tales: A Shoemaker's Son Becomes Geneva Mogul
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What's Up, Doc? Medical and Health Topics of Interest to Geneva

By Andrea Cladis
Head’s Up: It’s Football Season and Athletes Need to Play it Safe
Free Recipes! Back-to-School Nutrition Is Vital to Keeping Students Well
Back-to-School Season in Geneva Is Right Time to Think About Immunization—for Adults, Too
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5 Things You Should Know

A TLC Chat, Short Film Festival, Rosh Hashanah—5 Things You Should Know for Wednesday, Sept. 28
Food Bank Grand Opening, Sen. Kirk Speaks, an IDOT Open Meeting and More--5 Things You Should Know for Tuesday, Sept. 27
Family Day, 'Munger' Road Food Drive, A-Frame Signs, School Board—5 Things You Should Know for Monday, Sept 26
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What the Poop Is This?

By Rick Nagel
Geneva Quiz: Can You Identify This Hard-Working Geneva Dog?
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Inside Geneva: Kyla Keime

By Kyla Keime
Kyla Keime: Run For the Flags Saturday with Dan Herrera, Future Eagle Scout
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Adopt Me

Sharp, the Snuggle-Bug
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Style Central

By Nancy Pipal
Style Central: The War of the Wardrobes
Style Central: Attention Shoppers!
Style Central: Gratitude or Attitude?
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West Suburban Patch Roundup

By Darren McRoy
Patch Roundup: Nanny and Kids Held at Gunpoint, New Charges in O'Laughlin Murder
Patch Roundup: Subway Robbed at Gunpoint, Man Killed in Plane Crash
Patch Roundup: Dead Body Found Near Lisle, Nail in Halloween Snickers Bar
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Jeff Ward

By Jeff Ward
A Columnist's Take on Carriero, Moffat, Burns-McQuillan and More!
There's a Right Way to Get Rid of a Rogue Republican Chairman
Real Conservatives Accept the Consequences
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Visions for Vacancies

What Should Fill the Vacant Corner at State Street and East Side Drive?
What Should Go Into the Former Borders Bookstore Building?
What Should Fill the Former US Bank Building?
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Patch on Politics

Sandack Says Illinois Should Keep Flat Income Tax
Income Taxes Leave You Feeling Flat?
ComEd Wants You to Pay More for Electricity You Used Last Year
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Geneva Blasts From the Past

Can You ID Anyone in This Photo?
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Rick Nagel

Geneva Says Fond Farewell to 500 Years of Teaching Experience
Quirky Election Includes Township Flip, 1-Vote Victory, Carreiro Vindication, Moffat 1-for-2
I Voted! Helpful Hints If You Have Yet to Go to the Polls
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Viking Notes

By Rick Nagel
Amanda Lulek Signs With Iowa; Taylor Whitley Nears 1,000th Point at Indiana State!
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House WOW!

By Cari Barcas
For $1.6M, Roomy Fox Glen Home Has 3 Finished Floors On Acre of Land
Spacious Full-Brick Home In Tanglewood Hills Listed For Just Under $1M
Dutch Colonial House Brings Historic Charm And Character For $1.1M
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Man Paralyzed in Prime of Life Never Stops Following His Passion
The Long Journey to Change Minds About Marriage Equality
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