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Monday, December 1, 2008
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Charles Headlam, a sales coach at Kmart, shows off some of the many items that people can purchase on layaway.   (Brian O'Mahoney/Staff Photographer)
For 10 years, Lake in the Hills resident Claribell Soto has used layaway to stay within her budget while shopping for the holidays. At a recent trip to Kmart, 6000 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake, she put more than $150 worth of toys for her kids for Christmas on layaway. Kmart offers shoppers the ability to pay for their purchases on a bi-weekly basis over eight weeks.



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A one-time carpenter's assistant, Jim Parks is host of HGTV's home-improvement show, "New Spaces." Through writing for home and garden magazines, Jim discovered the wealth of activity in emerging green technology and created Today's Green Minute - a podcast that highlights innovations that improve our stewardship of the Earth.
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Blog Buzz: Island Lake Meet and Greet has blogosphere buzzing

The What's Happening in Island Lake blog is discussing a Meet and Greet scheduled with village officials at 9 a.m. Dec. 6. Check it out at www.villageofislandlake.blogspot.com.

Blog Buzz: Island Lake Meet and Greet has blogosphere buzzing
Updated 11/28: India attacks have local impact
Updated 11/28: 4:30 a.m. - only pajama-clad zombies shop the mall
Updated 11/28: Woodfield Mall's 5 a.m. shoppers stretch their dollars
Updated 11/28: Man injured in traffic collision
Updated 11/26: District 220 reports four whooping cough cases
Village gives Parks OK
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Citing an eroding national economy, Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital in Hoffman Estates has turned away 1,200 people this year seeking inpatient therapy for anxiety. While the mental health hospital has treated 140,000 patients - 5,000 of which were admitted for inpatient care in its 137 beds - the hospital has seen a sharp increase in its foot traffic off the street.


Four score, nearly seven weeks ago... The Broncos' dynamic forward jostled the net four times in a 4-3 double-OT defeat of Cary-Grove in a Class 3A regional semifinal last month. "That was a magical day for him," Barrington coach Scott Steib recalled. "Only a few players are able to will a team to victory, and Ata was one of those players that day."

Sophomores strong in opening week Football players bring sharp edge to court Waring's anchor-leg swim shoots Fillies up leaderboard Fogle breaks through in big way Coach Barreiro sticking with youth movement Sophomore Leesley rewarded for picking pool over PE Maine South blanks Barrington New hoops' league on way Former MSL QBs reunite rivalry in Big 10 matchup Once in shadows, senior stood centerstage



HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS BLOG: HEARD IN THE HALLWAYS »

With a combined 40 years of covering local high school sports, you know we have opinions about what's good — and what's bad and needs improvement. We give you our thoughts, and offer a place where you can agree or disagree.

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Navman can help firms follow fleets on the road
Glenview's Navman Wireless chief TJ Chung says he typically hears "Big Brother" concerns when he explains his company's product. The product tracks drivers of company vehicles and transmits their whereabouts to the home office.
Driver rights at risk?

Second City's 'Holiday Revue' lacks punch
Years ago, the long-gone Second City Northwest in Rolling Meadows served as the local outpost for its iconic Chicago-based parent. To get a fix of top-notch satire nowadays generally involves a trek to the city, where Second City continues to thrive as the premier venue for skewering sacred cows.




 
 
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