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Thursday, May 22, 2008
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An electronic keyboard was dumped in Black Walnut Creek, near Crawford Avenue south of Monee. (Brett Roseman/SouthtownStar)
Airplanes might never land in the area targeted by the state for a south suburban airport, but garbage sure is finding its way there. Residents within the proposed airport's "footprint" near Peotone are organizing volunteers June 14 to collect the junk from illegal dumping. The event's title: "Clean up the Toe Jam in the Footprint."


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New Lenox Google doodle student falls short of grand prize

Nathan Viola, the doodling New Lenox student, got a free trip to California, but did not make it to the final round of Google's competition. The top winner, announced Wednesday, was a sixth-grader from Casta Valley, Calif.

Orland mechanic killed when truck falls Man charged with murder in death of 5-month-old Man charged with DUI; tried to attack firefighter during crash rescue GPS catches Chicago official out on the golf course Evergreen Park SD 124 hires interim superintendents Lengthy hearing but no decision on Oak Lawn motel's future Tinley Park dispatcher tells of Lane Bryant 911 call Orland adds 35 names to Veterans Memorial Village brings back DARE Four ID girl on tape as alleged victim Brain cancer patient treated with scorpion venom Cultural tent added to this year's Irish Fest Coke ring allegedly run by Harvey man busted SD 135 students prep for national science bowl Bar theft a 'peculiar situation' Local News digest Utilities soon can't use customer money for ads Third-airport site draws dumpers Police charge Peterson with weapons violation Southland readies for Memorial Day Weis coming under fire No R-E-L-I-E-F in sight at the pump Attorney: Peterson charged with weapons violation
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You're never too old to learn new tricks, especially if you're a dog, says Dawn Rehus, area pet trainer for PetSmart in Tinley Park. Rehus says dogs of any age can learn basic manners. And the best way to teach them is through the power of praise -- backed up by a few treats.
Video: Teaching a dog basic manners

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What's on your mind?
Our staff writers are talking all of the time. They are talking about the communities they cover, losing weight, eating foods grown in the area, and -- of course -- the Sox and the Cubs.  Why don't you join in? They'd like to hear what you have to say.

Seven straight victories have White Sox looking ahead
It wasn't exactly the little nugget of information that Ozzie Guillen needed to hear. Before Wednesday's 7-2 victory over the Cleveland Indians, the White Sox manager was informed that the club was an identical 24-20 at this time last season.


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Cubs still need work; Hoffpauir promising
Seven weeks into a season of raised expectations, Cubs manager Lou Piniella still is trying to figure out exactly what he has on his roster. And while he learned a few things the hard way Wednesday in Houston, he might be on the verge of some possible answers when it comes to the left-handed-hitting issues in his lineup.



Aftershock: Bulls' Paxson has work to do

When asked Monday about the possibility of the Bulls getting lucky in the NBA draft lottery, general manager John Paxson dismissed the notion, saying the odds were so stacked against them that he didn't even entertain such thoughts.





Move your buffet to the head of the class
When it comes to hosting the backyard graduation party, most hosts are of two minds: They want food that has guaranteed crowd appeal but they don't want their guests to say, "same old, same old" when they peruse their buffet. Is there a way for these divergent roads to come together? Yes.

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