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Backpack Safety Tips for Back to School
Don't let your child get weighed down with an oversized, overly heavy backpack. We share safety tips for buying a backpack and keeping kids safe.

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Don't let your child get weighed down with an oversized, overly heavy backpack. We share safety tips for buying a backpack and keeping kids safe.

The Chicago Cubs held their first night game Aug. 8, 1988.
The Libertyville Police Department reports arrests and crimes from July 29 through Aug. 4.
The incident happened at 3:45 p.m. Aug. 7.
Sam Marlinga is a member of Troop 71 in Libertyville.
Congratulations, Blue Claws!
More than 600 players participated in the tournament.
U.S. Census Bureau provides facts and figures about Americans in school as we get ready for the 2013-14 school year.
U.S. Census Bureau provides facts and figures about Americans in school as we get ready for the 2013-14 school year.
The concert will be held today, Aug. 7, at 7 p.m.
Congratulations, Rita Stang, Tom Zurick, William Frawley and Joseph Manges!
What was this decorative lighted globe used for?
When does school start in Libertyville District 70 and at Libertyville High School?
New research by NASA has identified that the Perseid meteor shower, which peaks on Aug. 12 and 13, produces more fireballs than any other.
New research by NASA has identified that the Perseid meteor shower, which peaks on Aug. 12 and 13, produces more fireballs than any other.
Ways you can stay organized and save money as the back to school rush continues.
Ways you can stay organized and save money as the back to school rush continues.