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'Twilight' fans chat live with us
Were you among the first to see "Twilight"? Join our live chat Friday, Nov. 21 at 10:30 p.m. Share your thoughts on Bella, Edward, Jacob and the rest of the folks in Forks right after we see the movie.
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Today's Green Minute
G-Power
A one-time carpenter's assistant, Jim Parks is host of HGTV's home-improvement show, "New Spaces." Through writing for home and garden magazines, Jim discovered the wealth of activity in emerging green technology and created Today's Green Minute - a podcast that highlights innovations that improve our stewardship of the Earth.
• Today's Green Minute: G-Power
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PIONEER PRESS VIDEO
Adopt Caliber the Dog
The Heartland Animal Shelter introduces Caliber the dog. For adoption information, call 847-296-6400.

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• Ingram reviews 'Quantum of Solace'
• Adopt Morrisette the cat
• Veterans Day march
• Willy Wonka: The Musical!
• Feathered Friends
• Champion Gamer
• Importance of Veterans Day
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Updated 11/21: Dist. 214 student-built house bid to start at $660,000

A group of District 214 high school students who built a house last year now know the value of their hard work.

• Updated 11/21: Dist. 214 student-built house bid to start at $660,000
• Updated 11/21: Area officials thankful for levee, each other
• Des Plaines' bid for casino license makes Top 3
• Man robs CitiCorp Bank in Des Plaines
• Northridge, Willows among 'Top 50 Catholic high schools'
• Des Plaines' first animal control officer takes work to heart
• Local woman finds new calling on canvas
• Hersey does 'Musical'
• Police Blotter
• Community Band is still hitting good notes

Maine West kicked things off in the Stevenson Sectional in the same fashion it began its season -- with a strong start. In the meet's first event, the Warriors placed third in the 200-yard medley relay with a time of 1 minutes, 53.63 seconds, missing the State qualifying time (1:51.87) by just under two seconds.

Future looks bright for young West squad Warriors take court with mostly fresh faces West golfer Kellogg earns college scholarship Viator's Hohenadel gets help from DePaul star Notre Dame finishes off challenging slate of action Shorthanded Oakton battles tough foes early on Maine West: Warriors at a glance Updated 11/18: Acosta heats up, leads Maine West past Palatine Warriors claim third place in league meet Maine South advances to state quarterfinals

Charlie's in charge This weekend's spotlight games Steve Tucker's preps notebook Check out the football brackets Sun-Times All-Area football team North Lawndale gets early view from the top Mills selects Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Knights' Cronin prevails in quarterfinals vote Sun-Times preseason Super 25 boys basketball rankings Bolingbrook adds a gem in Taylor Maroons turn page with opening win Irvin takes over at Morgan Park Tuesday's girls basketball roundup These 25 simply super Vote: Top star of the quarterfinals?

• Community Band is still hitting good notes
• Oh, the tales these local veterans can tell
• The Fixer: Modem times can be trying
• Vegetarians talk turkey
• Recipe of the Day: Crab Cakes
• New England cod with Sicilian style
• Families must face financial issues together
• Midlife without a crisis
• Treatments for ADHD are better than ever
• Clare: How to run a generator from inside the house
• An easy job for an electrician
• New tricks show off an old rug

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