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Vintage clothing finds a home in Mundelein
Tucked away in an industrial park area on Washington Boulevard, Conveniently Sold vintage clothing store specializes in a range of items, including women’s dresses and skirts from the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s, old European military uniforms, vintage bowling shirts and leisure suits. The Mundelein store also sells newer lightly used clothing including Abercrombie and Fitch, American Eagle and ...

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:22:04 -0700

Economy blamed for end of school uniforms at Hampton school
HAMPTON -- The Hampton School Board will get a presentation Wednesday night  on ending the uniform dress code at C. Alton Lindsay Middle School. Students will be able to wear their own clothing come September. Right now, Lindsay is the city's only secondary school with the dress code, which has been in place for a decade. In 2000, the school requested uniforms for students. In January, students ...

Wed, 16 May 2012 05:32:11 -0700

Intelligent Clothing Could Save US Military Lives
When soldiers fall wounded on future battlefields, their smart uniforms may instantly report the location of gunshot wounds or even detect traces of nuclear, biological or chemical attacks in blood and sweat. That intelligent clothing could make a lifesaving difference in medical care and give U.S. commanders a sense of battles unfolding as casualties mount.

Mon, 14 May 2012 06:53:28 -0700

Trayvon, Cady Way killings prompted Lake school-uniform vote
Parents are angry they weren't notified and say the decision will be costly Longtime Lake County School Board member Kyleen Fischer said her support for mandatory uniforms for the district's roughly 40,000 students was sparked by the recent violent deaths of high school students in the area.

Thu, 17 May 2012 10:11:02 -0700

Lake County gives initial OK for school uniforms for students
Lake County School Board members have given initial approval to a new dress code that would require all students to wear uniforms next school year.

Tue, 15 May 2012 15:08:00 -0700