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Advice ............................ 27 Classified.................. 31-39 Comics ..................... 28-29 Cover story ..................... 6 Horoscopes................... 27 Local News................. 2-13 Obituaries ....................... 9 Opinions .........................14 Out & About.....................3 Puzzles ...........................30 Sports........................ 17-24 Weather ........................... 5
Solar-powered gates debut at Kane County forest preserves / 4 WEEKEND LIFE
Getting the feet wet Marmion freshmen swim cadets are excited to adjust, grow into new regimen / 18
Tales from the motherhood Columnist Jennifer DuBose imparts wisdom into teaching our growing teens the difference between ‘yes’ and ‘no’ in consent and relationships / 26
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