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By Samantha Liss

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Columns

About Town

By Christine Wolf
ETHS 'Moment of Silence' Ignites Emotional Debate On Violence
ETHS Grads Shape Young Actors at Mudlark
Police: Witness Reports Seeing Man With Gun
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EduNation: A Patch Report on Local Schools

By Sofia Resnick
Evanston Schools Above Water Despite State Cuts
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Is the Great Recession Over?

Local Businesses Encouraged by Improving Numbers, Sales
Lingering Economic Woes Stand in the Way of Recovery
Recession Still Dogs Niles, But One Bright Spot Appears
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Theater Review

Authentic 'Stella & Lou' Makes Case for Second Chances
'Whipping Man' Speaks Powerfully of Freedom
Goodman's 'Christmas Carol' Transforms Darkness To Light
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Cover to Cover

By Samantha Liss
Young Immigrant Lives In Two Worlds
The Last Meal: Defending an Accused Mass Murderer
The Last Meal: Defending An Accused Mass Murderer
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The Deadline Café

By Wes Lee
The Deadline Cafe Episode 30: The Final Episode
The Deadline Cafe: Episode 29
The Deadline Cafe: Episode 28
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Patch Portrait

Polish Teacher Keeps Culture Alive
Restaurateur Kicks It Up a Notch
Longtime Veterinarian Switches to House Calls
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From the Editor

By Jennifer Fisher
Library's 'Mission Impossible' Book Club Launches Monday
Two Evanstonians Win Big in Our Summer's Last Hurrah Contest
Lessons from an iPhone Robbery
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Who Do You Trust

Who Do You Trust? Hair Salons
Who Do You Trust: Yoga Studios
Who Do You Trust?: Florists
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The App Hunter

By Robert K. Elder
Must Have Travel Apps
Be Your Own DJ with These Apps
Daily Deal App Roundup
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Empty In Evanston

What Should Fill Former Recycling Center On Oakton?
What Should Move In at 1515 Chicago Ave.?
What Should Move In at Chicago and Main?
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Pepsi with Brigid

Perhaps, Penelope: Why Inclusion Matters
Fighting Poverty: Where Do You Start?
FDR's Granddaughter Tells the Story of His Statue
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Patch Pet Pick

Adopt Me: Gizmo, Hidden Gold
Adopt Me: Cubby, The Homerun Kitty
Pet of the Week: Ranger
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OMG PD

Police Crack Very Simple Phone Theft
Missing Sasquatch Last Seen In Wilmette
Home Invasion Leads to Dumbbell Attack
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North Shore Fashion

PHOTOS: Fourth of July Fashions
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Evanston Police Blotter

Gunfire Reported On Grey Avenue
Woman Offers to Help, Steals CTA Card
Residents Report Seeing 'Man with Gun' in Evanston
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Wow House

$2M Northbrook Mansion With Theater, Bar
$1.85M Glenview Historical Treasure
$1M Evanston Colonial With Cathedral Ceilings
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Comings & Goings

Lao Sze Chuan to Open in Evanston This Summer
Farmhouse Restaurant Moves Toward Spring Opening
15 New Businesses Opened in Evanston Since Last Fall
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North Shore Foodie Finds

Northbrook's Only Food Truck Carries Classic Lucky Cakes
Bobby’s Turns Deli Food Into Gourmet Delight
Breakfast, Meet Dinner: Chicken and Waffles
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Patch on Politics

Sandack Says Illinois Should Keep Flat Income Tax
Income Taxes Leave You Feeling Flat?
ComEd Wants You to Pay More for Electricity You Used Last Year
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Caption This!

Caption This! Two Cats and a Car
Caption This! Hangover Dog
Caption This! Scaredy Cat
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Patch Chatter

Readers: Guns Are Not the Issue, It’s the People
One Injured in Atlanta School Shooting: How to Stop the Violence?
Lance Armstrong Sued for Fraud Over His Memoirs
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ECTV's 'The Reporters'

Mother of Slain Teen's Message to Youth: 'Stay Involved'
Evanston Police Chief Talks Homicide Investigations, Residency Requirements
'The Reporters' Talk Flooded Basements, Noyes Tenants
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Letters to the Editor

Opinion: Future of 'Earned Honors' Matters In D202 Election
Opinion: Vote Miller, Geiger, Savage-Williams
Opinion: Re-Elect Gretchen Livingston for D202 School Board
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This Inspiring Story Brought to You by Grape-Nuts

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Disability Doesn't Even Slow Down Bridget Brown
Man Paralyzed in Prime of Life Never Stops Following His Passion
The Long Journey to Change Minds About Marriage Equality
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