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Friday, August 29, 2008
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Barack Obama applauds as he takes the stage on the last day of the Democratic National Convention at Invesco Field in Denver. 
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Surrounded by an enormous, adoring crowd, Barack Obama promised a clean break from the "broken politics in Washington and the failed policies of George W. Bush" Thursday night as he embarked on the final lap of his audacious bid to become the nation's first black president.


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'Biggest Loser' brings country act home to Frankfort

Dan Evans is coming back to his hometown of Frankfort 136 pounds lighter and on the verge of launching his first full-length album.

'Biggest Loser' brings country act home to Frankfort Suspected 'Time Bandit' held without bail West Nile mosquitoes found in Tinley Park Cook County tax equalizer the highest ever Obama tells huge Dem crowd he'll fix Washington Gambling on a bus ride, South Sider witnesses Obama make history Meeks: School boycott is a go Evergreen Park kids get magic break in first week of school Local News Digest Longtime South Side physician was classmate of Fidel Castro Harlem resurfacing to be split in two LaGrange-159th just about done Swimming sensation to promote Chicago Olympics Fire district offering retirement packages State to lay off hundreds, close 11 parks NeighborhoodStar News McCain makes decision on running mate Mosquito sample in Tinley tests positive for West Nile virus 11 Ill. parks to close among hundreds of layoffs Comcast caps monthly Internet use Survey: U.S. workers' confidence in job market sags Economy rebounds in 2Q Orland Park man believed to be 'Time Bandit' Fire at Far South Side landfill controlled
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Growing up among the grit of the steel mills on Chicago's Southeast Side, Tony Przybyslawski went from "hanging out on street corners" to "going supersonic in multimillion-dollar military jets."

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Find yourself on SouthtownStar.com
Every day through Aug. 28, two people will find themselves in the SouthtownStar and on SouthtownStar.com. When they do, they'll each win a $50 gift card from Walt's Food Center. If your face is circled, you're a winner. But that's not all. Each week, one gift card winner also will receive a key qualifying them for the grand prize: a car.



Digital scrapbooking leaves no paper trail
Although paper scrapbooking is still thriving, the digital option has attracted a new range of crafters, from men -- many of whom think paper scrapbooking is too precious for them -- to women who can't commit to the paper process.

Making the world a better place one purchase at a time Extra effort now could mean safe, warm winter Charitable Causes Garage band: Get together and organize Hot dogs the target of TV attack ad Achivements span math, physics Are young bloggers in danger?



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2008 SouthtownStar Golf Guide
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Which rivalry should get a SouthtownStar traveling trophy?
Bremen vs. Oak Forest
Andrew vs. Sandburg
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L-W North vs. L-W East


 

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