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Despite a directive from Evanston/Skokie School District 65, hundreds of students wore yoga pants and leggings anyway last week and have signed a petition in opposition of the new dress code, News.com...

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Easter Eggs: How to Boil, Dye and Decorate Them Perfectly This Year

March 25, 2014, 1:58 pm

Thousands of households will embark on the same family activity soon — coloring Easter eggs. Here's a few recipes to get the eggs ready for your Easter art.

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How to Celebrate Earth Hour 2014 This Weekend

March 25, 2014, 2:19 pm

Will your town go dark this Saturday, March 29?

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Trending: Toddler Cut By Razors Glued to Playground Equipment in Illinois Town

March 25, 2014, 2:35 pm

Trending on Patch is a category showcasing popular stories from across Patch's network of 900 local news sites.

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Student Banned for Shaving Head in Support of Cancer-Stricken Friend Sparks...

March 25, 2014, 6:30 pm

Officials say a shaven head violates the school’s dress code policy. A special meeting is scheduled for this evening to discuss the issue. Should an exception be made?

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What Happened to These Mystery Gold Diggers?

March 26, 2014, 5:57 am

The Urban Archeologist wants to know what you think happened to these men and their gold.

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Trending: Mom Sues Walgreens Over Son's Vicodin Death

March 26, 2014, 8:03 am

Mom claims pharmacy kept dispensing pills for two years despite doctor's request to stop.

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Suburban CEO: Madigan's Millionaire Tax a 'Death Knell'

March 24, 2014, 1:12 pm

Deft political move by Madigan or a salvo in class warfare?

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Walmart Recalls Baby Doll Over Burn Fears

March 26, 2014, 9:47 am

The company is recalling 174,000 My Sweet Love / My Sweet Baby electronic baby dolls that were sold in Walmart stores nationwide from August 2012 through March 2014.

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City Chooses Broker to Ultimately Sell Highland Park Theater

March 26, 2014, 7:28 am

The City of Highland Park chose @Properties to broker the sale of the theater property in addition to the adjacent parking lot.

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Latest Homes for Sale Nearby, March 26

March 26, 2014, 10:55 am

Patch and Zillow team up to bring you local real estate news.

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A Million Times Bigger Than Any Science Fair You Have Ever Seen and It's Free!

March 26, 2014, 10:58 am

The USA Science and Engineering Festival is the Super Bowl of STEM, featuring fan favorites like Bill Nye the Science Guy and Dirty Jobs' Mike Rowe.

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Nigerian Olympian Ditches Royalty to Chase Bodybuilding Dreams

March 26, 2014, 11:03 am

Moji Oluwa was a scrawny kid inspired by the movie "Pumping Iron," so he left a royal palace as a teen and overcame countless obstacles, learning to balance physical and mental strength.

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Cook County Taxman Cometh with a $17,000 Tax Bill for a House That Vanished

March 26, 2014, 11:03 am

Bizarre bureaucratic gaffe in the assessor's office puts a Cook County couple between their house and a hard place, reports Phil Kadner.

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Video: Car Goes Airborne, Crashes Into Connecticut Store

March 26, 2014, 11:22 am

Calls to 9-1-1 moments after report seeing a car fly airborne through the parking lot at 100 mph.

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