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Saturday, November 21, 2009
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A silver carp, a variety of the Asian carp, is pictured by the Illinois River in central Illinois. New DNA evidence suggests the invasive species has gotten throuh the electronic barrier designed to keep them out of the Great Lakes.  (AP Photo)
One of the biggest fish of all may be getting away. DNA evidence says the dreaded Asian carp may have slipped through the $9 million dollar electronic barrier system designed to hook the invasive fish before they infiltrate Lake Michigan.


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Residents speak out on LTHS referendum
Quinn: New taxes needed to fix budget
Two investigators involved in escape are fired
Will County OKs balanced budget
Candidates challenged
State urges area towns to toughen alcohol standard
Crest Hill mayor admits 'mistake'
Video poker backers: Will Co. ban to cost jobs
Homer Glen halts park plans
Operation Christmas is under way
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Oprah Winfrey told the Sun-Times’ Roger Ebert it wasn’t the decision that made her emotional — it was thought of the break up. “When I made the decision, no tears,” Winfrey told Ebert. “Thinking about talking to the viewers is what brought the tears, like breaking up what has been the most beautiful relationship.”
Oprah, Chicago lucky to have each other


Lemont, Lockport start the season against each other
When the girls basketball teams from Lemont and Lockport face off Nov. 19 in their traditional season opener (game time 6:45 p.m.), both coaches will expect the usual, spirited game that often ends in a one- or two-point difference.
It's on to state meet for area athletes
Lockport High School senior freestyler Courtney Pope was in a pool of her own Nov. 14 in the Lockport Sectional.
Lemont, Lockport start the season against each other
It's on to state meet for area athletes


Pierogi lovers' 'heaven' is in a basement

Pierogi heaven is quite possibly located in the basement of Barbara and Alex "Gooch" Kwiatkowski's Midlothian home. Ask any of a large number of their family, friends and "friends of friends" who have been showing up every fall for the last 20 years to spend the day in pierogi production.


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Stockings for troops
Retriever rescue event scheduled
Learn how to build a gingerbread house
Plainfield students host tea party
JJC Planetarium hosting show on Milky Way



New grocery planned for Orland Park

Another food store is finding its way into Orland Park. Green Food and Produce is expected to open early next year in what used to be Bobak's Plaza. The building has been vacant since Frank & Angie Simply Fresh Foods left more than a year ago. A restaurant will be attached to the new store, too, as was the case when the Bobak family owned the store.



Best day to buy a car? Black Friday

Fresh is the way to go at Bin 48
Bin 48 in downtown Plainfield specializes in making a night out enjoyable and memorable. The wine bar and grill, open since June, features fresh, homemade food with a large wine list, said manager Cheryl Smith. "Everything is fresh, homemade daily," Smith said. "Nothing is frozen."



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