The American Cancer Society, brought Betty Meissner of Morton Grove, who speaks only with an electronic voicebox, to talk to Niles West students about the realities of living with cancer. (Joel Lerner/Staff Photographer)
Her voice a buzzing monotone, courtesy of the electronic vocalizer she must hold to her throat in order to speak, Morton Grove resident Betty Meissner had a suggestion for Niles West High School students: If they don't want to risk ending up like her, a cancer survivor who can no longer speak in her own voice, don't smoke.
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Oakton Street, from Evanston to Arlington Heights, courses almost 16 miles through eight communities. Many drive through it. Some work on it. Still others call it home. And that makes this one incomparable thoroughfare worthy of our attention.
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The Jewish Community Center of Chicago has invited the public to a community forum Thursday, November 20, at 7 p.m. at Bernard Weinger Jewish Community Center, 300 Revere Drive, Northbrook.
The students at East Prairie School vote for president turned out to be a predictor of the real race, with Sen. Barack Obama is walking away with it in both.
Considering the location of his starting box -- at the extreme end of the line -- Alex Zasso knew ahead of time that he couldn't expect to get out quickly at the IHSA Class 3A state finals at Detweiller Park in Peoria. But once he escaped the traffic jam on the first turn, Zasso was at his best.
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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.
Minus snags, 'Twilight' should please most fans
"Twilight" is really dedicated to the fans of the series. The movie is a mostly faithful retelling of Stephenie Meyer's first book. The burning question for many a fan is this: Does it live up to the books?
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