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Patch Flash: Deerfield Twins to Compete on The Amazing Race Reality Show

Chicagoland news to talk about: Highland Park bank robbed this morning.

according to Highland Park Police officers. Details about the crime are still emerging, on the Highland Park Patch.

The family of a Berwyn, Illinois teenager who was found dead in a squalid home filled with over 200 animals defended their animal hoarding in an interview with a Chicago television station this week. But Barbara Price, 77-year-old grandmother of the boy, does not see what all the fuss is about.

"I came from Minneapolis, Minnesota many years ago, from a hog farm,” Barbara told CBS 2. "I know what filth is. If we lived here all these years, how come suddenly it's deadly? Shouldn't we have died long ago?"

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“Although temperatures have been cooler recently, we continue to see West Nile virus activity across Illinois,” stated Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Damon T. Arnold in a press release. “People need to continue to protect themselves against mosquito bites by using insect repellent or staying indoors.”

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. Walsh was left with several choices – all of them problematic politically – after the boundaries of congressional districts were redrawn. The redistricting process was controlled by state Democrats. Republicans are challenging the maps in court.

 

, meeting faculty, students and staff. Simon talked about the economuy and other issues.

 

With millions out of work, everyone is finding it hard to stay above water, including many artists. The severe economic downturn has presented unique challenges to artists and corporate cutbacks are one factor putting the squeeze on artists.

The CBS reality show, an Emmy winner last weekend, starts a new season on Sunday.


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